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Welcome to the South Carolina Law section of FindLaw's State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of South Carolina laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of South Carolina's official online statutes. Please select a topic from the list below to get started.

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  • Home Buying Basics in South Carolina
    By Beth Dillman, Attorney

    Learn state rules and customs before buying a house in South Carolina. ...

  • Charleston Laws

    Charleston is truly a destination where history lives. Named America’s Best City three years in a row, the beautiful weather, shrimp and grits, and sunsets over Coopers River make it one of the most inviting places in the U.S. Despite the eclectic cu...

  • Columbia Laws

    Columbia is a hub of activity in South Carolina. Residents go to the zoo and hang out with a koala, get educated at the University of South Carolina, and then check out some creepy puppets at the Marionette Theater. While engaging in such an eclectic...

  • Greenville Laws

    Greenville is not a particularly large city, claiming a downtown population of roughly 60,000, but it is the largest city in the largest metropolitan region in South Carolina. One of the city's most popular attractions is Falls Park on the Reedy, whi...

  • Myrtle Beach Laws

    Myrtle Beach is a resort town with a warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches. The city sits at the heart of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of natural beauty on South Carolina's northeastern coast. Residents and visitors enjoy an incredibl...

  • Considerations Before Selling a House in South Carolina
    By Ilona Bray, J.D., University of Washington Law School

    From choosing an agent to evaluating offers and closing the deal, here's what to know about listing a home for sale in South Carolina. ...

  • South Carolina Abortion Laws
    Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors.

    This article covers the current state of federal and state abortion laws, how abortion is defined under South Carolina law, and the time limits for obtaining an abortion in the state.

  • South Carolina Accident and Injury Laws

    Accidents are bound to happen. And most of the time, they are no one’s fault. But what about those times when someone does act carelessly, and that carelessness results in someone else being injured? The concept of “negligence” is a legal attempt to ...

  • South Carolina Adoption Laws
    Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors.

    South Carolina, like most states, lays out a number of requirements and guidelines individuals and couples must adhere to if they wish to adopt a child or adult.

  • South Carolina Adverse Possession Laws
    Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors.

    Adverse possession is a longstanding legal concept that allows a person to take ownership of a piece of property by occupying it for a certain amount of time and meeting other criteria.

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