STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) IN THE FAMILY COURT

) ____ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF ________________________ )
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) SUMMONS FOR DIVORCE
Plaintiff, ) (One Year Continuous Separation)
vs. )
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Defendant. ) Docket No. ______________________________

To the DEFENDANT Above-Named: __________________________________________________

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have been sued by the Plaintiff for DIVORCE in the Court
indicated above. You must respond in writing to the attached Complaint for Divorce and serve a copy
of your Answer on the Plaintiff at the address below within thirty (30) days after the service of this
Summons upon you, not counting the day of service, or thirty-five (35) days if you were served by
certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.

If you wish to retain an attorney to represent you in this matter, it is advisable to do so before
submitting your Answer to the Plaintiff.

If you do not answer the Complaint within the required thirty (30) days, the Court may grant a
DIVORCE and grant the Plaintiff the relief requested in the Complaint.

Date: ________________________, 20____ _______________________________________

Plaintiff’s Signature

_______________________, S.C. Address: ________________________________________

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SCCA 400.01 SRL-DIV (12/2009)