A dissolution of marriage in South Carolina where the defendant does not challenge the plaintiff’s grounds for divorce is a streamlined legal process. For instance, if a spouse files for divorce based on a one-year separation, and the other spouse does not dispute this claim, the case can proceed as uncontested.
This approach to ending a marriage offers several advantages, including reduced legal fees and a quicker resolution compared to a contested proceeding. Historically, divorce proceedings often involved lengthy and acrimonious battles; this provides a more amicable alternative when parties are in agreement. The efficiency and cost savings are significant benefits.