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Wyoming
Divorce
Once your order has been
received it will be forwarded to the Wyoming paralegal who will
be assigned to your case for the duration of the process. Your assigned
paralegal will answer any questions that you have and process your
documents.
Our Wyoming Paralegals
are specifically trained in Wyoming divorce procedures and will
assist you in getting the fastest, easiest, and most affordable
divorce available.
We include all forms
needed for an Wyoming divorce.
RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE TO FILE: (1) the spouse filing for divorce
must have been a resident of Wyoming for 60 days immediately prior
to filing; or (2) the marriage must have been performed in Wyoming
and the spouse filing must have resided in Wyoming from the time
of the marriage until the time of the filing. The divorce may be
filed for in the county where either spouse lives. There is a waiting
period of 20 days after filing before a divorce will be granted.
[Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapters 20-2-104, 20-2-107,
and 20-2-108].
LEGAL
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: No-Fault: Irreconcilable differences. [Wyoming
Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter 20-2-104]. General: Confinement
for incurable insanity for 2 years. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated;
Title 20, Chapter 20-2-105].
LEGAL
SEPARATION: The grounds for legal separation is irreconcilable
differences. The spouse filing for legal separation must have been
a resident of Wyoming for 60 days immediately prior to filing or
the marriage must have been performed in Wyoming and the spouse
filing must have resided in Wyoming from the time of the marriage
until the time of the filing. The legal separation may be filed
for in the county where either spouse lives. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated;
Title 20, Chapters 20-2-102, 20-2-104, 20-2-106, and 20-2-107].
SIMPLIFIED
OR SPECIAL DIVORCE PROCEDURES: A sample Complaint for Divorce
form is contained in Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, Appendix
of Forms, Form #15. MEDIATION OR COUNSELING REQUIREMENTS: In cases
involving child custody, the court may order the parents to attend
appropriate classes regarding the impact of divorce on children.
[Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapters 20-2-113].
PROPERTY
DISTRIBUTION: Wyoming is an "equitable distribution" state.
All of the spouse's property will be divided in an equitable manner,
including property acquired prior to the marriage, and gifts and
inheritances, based on a consideration of the following factors:
(1) the economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the division
of property is to become effective; (2) how and by whom the property
was acquired; (3) the merits of each spouse; (4) the burdens imposed
upon either spouse for the benefit of the children; (5) the conduct
of the spouses; (6) any liabilities imposed upon the property; and
(7) any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between
the spouses. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter 20-2-114].
ALIMONY/MAINTENANCE/SPOUSAL
SUPPORT: Either spouse may be awarded alimony in the form of
a specific sum or property after consideration of the other's ability
to pay. Real estate or profits from real estate may be ordered transferred
to the other spouse for alimony for life. Marital fault is not a
factor. No other factors are specified in the statute. [Wyoming
Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter 20-2-114].
SPOUSE'S
NAME: There is no statutory provision in Wyoming for the restoration
of a wife's name upon divorce. However, there is a general statutory
provision for name change upon petitioning the court. [Wyoming Statutes
Annotated; Title 1, Chapter 1-25-101].
CHILD
CUSTODY: Child custody may include joint, sole, or shared custody,
as long as it is in the best interests of the child. Child custody
will be awarded according to what appears to be most expedient and
beneficial for the well-being of the child. The sex of the parent
is not to be considered. Other factors to be considered are: (1)
the child's wishes; (2) the relative competency of both parents;
(3) any evidence of spousal or child abuse or violence. If both
parents are considered fit, the court may order any custody arrangement
that encourages the parents to share in the rights and responsibilities
of child rearing. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapters
20-2-112 and 20-2-113].
CHILD
SUPPORT: Either parent may be ordered to pay child support.
A trustee may be appointed to invest the support payments and apply
the income to the support of the children. Child support payments
shall be ordered to be paid through the clerk of the district court.
A court may order income withholding to guarantee any child support
payments. There are official Child Support Guidelines. These Guidelines
are presumed to be correct unless there is a showing that the amount
would be unjust or inappropriate under the particular circumstances
in a case. Deviation from the guidelines will be allowed after a
consideration of the following factors: (1) the age of the child;
(2) the cost of necessary child care; (3) any special health care
or educational needs of the child; (4) the responsibility of either
parent for the support of others; (5) the value of services contributed
by either parent; (6) any pregnancy expenses; (7) visitation transportation
costs; (8) the ability of parents to provide health insurance through
employment benefits; (9) the amount of time the child spends with
each parent; (10) other necessary expenses for the child's benefit;
(11) the relative net income and financial condition of each parent;
(12) whether a parent has violated any terms of the divorce decree;
(13) whether either parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed;
and (14) any other relevant factors. [Wyoming Statutes Annotated;
Title 20, Chapters 20-2-112, 20-2-113, 20-6-221, 20-6-302, and 20-6-304].
PREMARITAL
AGREEMENT: Wyoming does not have any statutes pertaining to
premarital agreements.
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