Alternative Dispute Resolution
Lawline FAQ: ADR provides alternatives to lawsuits and trials. The three primary methods of ADR include negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Finding the Appropriate Magistrate
Lawline FAQ: Finding the appropriate magistrate will depend upon the nature of your problem or claim. The laws of South Carolina require that a small claim, or virtually every other claim of a civil nature, be filed in the county where the defendant lives.
Legal Aid Services in South Carolina
Lawline FAQ: Legal Services in non-criminal matters for people who cannot afford a private lawyer are provided by the South Carolina Centers for Equal Justice. Legal Services programs do not handle criminal law cases.
Magistrates Landlord/Tenant Court
Lawline FAQ: A magistrate may sit as a judge of a landlord-tenant court. This discussion will concentrate on rental agreements for a personal residence such as an apartment or single family home as opposed to rental of a business.
Magistrates Small Claims Court
Lawline FAQ: The magistrate court in many instances functions as a Small Claims Court. In order for this court to have jurisdiction, your claim cannot exceed $7,500.00, except in disputes between landlords and tenants. Employees of the magistrate court will help you file your claim in writing and will explain to you how your case will proceed through trial. You are not required to hire an attorney unless you so desire.
Pro Bono Resources
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Bar's Pro Bono Program.
South Carolina Probate Courts by County
Interactive map. Click on your area to learn about your Probate Judges.
Filing Procedures
If you have ensured that the US District Court has jurisdiction in your case, or if you have a case already pending before the US District Court, following these filing procedures will help keep your case on track.
South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure
This topical index will connect you directly to the set of Rules you need.
Family Court Judges by Clickable Map
Interactive map. Click on your area to learn about your Family Court Judges.
Family Court Judges by Name
Name and contact information for South Carolina's Family Court Judges.
Magistrates Landlord/Tenant Court
Lawline FAQ: A magistrate may sit as a judge of a landlord-tenant court. This discussion will concentrate on rental agreements for a personal residence such as an apartment or single family home as opposed to rental of a business.
Masters-in-Equity by Clickable Map
Interactive map. Click on your area to learn about your Master-in-Equity.
Masters-in-Equity Judges
Name and contact information for each judge serving as a Master-in-Equity.
South Carolina Family Court Rules
This topical index will connect you directly to the set of Rules you need.
Registers of Deeds by County
Name and contact information for each of the Registers of Deeds.
