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Wyoming State Laws
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Wyoming Divorce Laws

Your complete guide to divorce in Wyoming. Quick 60-day residency and 20-day waiting period.
60 days
Residency Required
20 days
Waiting Period
Equitable
Property Division
$9,500
Average Cost

Understanding Wyoming Divorce Law

Property Division

Wyoming follows Equitable Distribution.
Fair Division

Grounds for Divorce

No-Fault: Irreconcilable differences
No-Fault

Child Custody

Courts consider best interests factors.
Best Interests

Child Support

Uses the Income Shares Model.
Income Shares Model

Child Custody Factors

1
Quality of relationship with each parent
2
Ability of each parent to provide care
3
Relative competency and fitness
4
Willingness to accept parental responsibilities
5
How parents cooperate
6
Geographic proximity
7
Child needs and developmental considerations
8
Ability to provide stable environment
9
Quality of childs adjustment to home, school
10
Evidence of abuse or neglect
11
Any other relevant factors

Spousal Support

Temporary Alimony

During proceedings

Rehabilitative Alimony

For training or education

Permanent Alimony

Long-term support

Key Statutes

Wyo. Stat. 20-2-104
Grounds for Divorce
Irreconcilable differences
Wyo. Stat. 20-2-114
Property Division
Just and equitable division
Wyo. Stat. 20-2-201
Child Custody
Best interests standard

Recent Changes

2024
Parenting Plan Updates
Wyoming updated parenting plan requirements.

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