Rule 8 – Appearance of Counsel

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Upon retention of counsel in a proceeding in family court, counsel shall immediately notify the court and opposing counsel, if any, of his appearance. The notification shall include the attorney’s current address and telephone number. S.c. R. Fam. Ct. 8

Rule 6 – Family Court Records

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(a) File Book. (1) Domestic Relations Actions in Family Court. The clerk of court shall provide for the filing and keeping of papers with respect to domestic relations actions in the manner provided in this rule. The clerk of court for each county shall keep a File...

Rule 3 – Forms

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The Office of Court Administration, subject to approval by the Chief Justice, may develop forms for use in the Family Courts in domestic relations and juvenile matters. Use of a particular form may be mandatory, exclusive or discretionary, as directed by the Chief...

Rule 2 – Applicability and Repealer

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(a) Domestic Relations Actions. In addition to the rules set forth in Sections I, II and III of these Rules of Family Court, the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure (SCRCP) shall be applicable in domestic relations actions to the extent permitted by Rule 81,...

Rule 1 – Title

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These rules shall be entitled the South Carolina Rules of Family Court and may be cited by Rule number and the letters SCRFC, i.e., Rule ___, SCRFC. S.c. R. Fam. Ct. 1