South Carolina allows for uncontested divorces when both spouses agree on all major issues. This is typically filed as a no-fault divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
 

1. Residency:
   To file for divorce in South Carolina, you must meet one of the following criteria:

   • Both spouses are residents: Both must have lived in South Carolina for at least 3 months before filing.

   • One spouse is a resident: The filing spouse must have lived in South Carolina for at least 1 year before filing.
     
     Proof of residency may include a South Carolina driver’s license, voter registration card, lease or mortgage documents, state tax records, or utility bills.
      

2. Grounds for Divorce 
   South Carolina recognizes both fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce:

   • No-fault ground: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for at least one year.

   • Fault-based grounds: Adultery, desertion for one year, physical cruelty, or habitual drunkenness/drug use.
     
     For an uncontested divorce, both parties must agree on all issues, including property division, spousal support, and child custody/support if applicable.
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3. Mutual Agreement:

   Both spouses must reach a written agreement on all terms, including:

   • Division of marital property and debts

   • Spousal support (alimony), if any

   • Child custody, visitation, and child support (if applicable)