Family Court-Child Support

The Buncombe County Department of Social Services is a full-service public agency that is operated by Buncombe County in North Carolina, which manages administration, budget and finance, human resources, planning and development, solid waste, taxation and transportation departments. The Buncombe County Department of Social Services works to prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable citizens, as well as, promote self-reliance and -sufficiency for individuals and families. The department provides adult care home case management, licensing and monitoring services. It also offers safety and permanence to children by preserving and strengthening families through family-centered, child-focused and community-based services.

Greenwood County Courthouse has various offices, including clerk, probate court, treasure, assessor and magistrate. Its probate court issues more than 600 marriage licenses annually and the mental health division handles over 250 cases each year. It also assists citizens of Greenwood County, S.C., in probating estates, resolving disputes in estates and trusts, handling involuntary commitments for alcohol and drug abuse, and approving minor and wrongful death settlements. The clerk of the courthouse accepts filings and maintains records pertaining to general sessions, common pleas, and family and juvenile courts. The courthouse s magistrate s office issue warrants, sets bonds and hears criminal, traffic, transfer and civil cases. The treasurer's office oversees the collection, investment and disposition of funds and is also responsible for payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, accounting and financial reporting. Its assessor's office values real property for ad valorem tax purposes. The courthouse is located in Greenwood.