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There is no such thing as a common law divorce. However, you are not common law married until and unless you get a decree of common law marriage from a judge. The link below is a full discussion of South Carolina Common Law Marriage.
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∙ 9y agoThe state of South Carolina does not recognize legal separation before or during a divorce process. Questions should be addressed to a competent lawyer.
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How to file for a legal separation?
how do you file for a legal separation in the state of NJ
If live in South Carolina can you file for divorce in Georgia?
Why not at south carolina? As you are living in south carolina,it will be better for you to file divorce at carolina. The answer is no. You will have to file for your divorce in South Carolina but you have to have resided in South Carolina for at least one year.
If you get married in south Carolina and live in Indiana where do you file for divorce?
You file for divorce in the state where you are a legal resident, regardless of where you were married.
Can you file for legal separation if pregnant?
yes
Can you file for legal separation if your husband is in Mexico?
no.
How do you file for legal separation in North Carolina?
You can file the separation as soon as you decide to separate. You go to an attorney and have one drawn up and both parties sign it. But if you don't back date it a year then you cant get divorced until a year from the date on your agreement.
Is legal separation cheaper than divorce?
As you have four children it is better to get a divorce once and for all, then a legal separation. It will solve you problems later on.
What Papers to file for legal separation in ca?
It depends on which county you live in, as to where to obtain and file. For instance, for Placer County - see the below link:
A South Carolina married woman has left her husband and moved in with a single man in New York what kind of legal action can husband do to the wife and her new boyfriend?
File for divorce.
In South Carolina can you file for discovery in Small Claims as I know you can in Texas?
no
Is there a waiting period before you can file for a legal separation when you move from one county to another?
yes, as you don't have residency
Mother wants to leave state with kids and no separation orders is it legal?
Yes, but you can file an injunction see link
