Wyoming Divorce

Residency Requirements

Before filing for divorce in Wyoming, the filing spouse must have been a resident of the State for sixty days prior to filing. If, however, the marriage was performed in Wyoming and the filing spouse resides in state until the divorce is final, there are no residency requirements.

Grounds

Irreconcilable differences are the only grounds for no-fault divorce in the State of Wyoming. Wyoming’s fault based ground for divorce is confinement for incurable insanity for two years.

Child Custody

Joint legal custody is supported and recognized by the courts in. Both parents are afforded the right to make important decisions regarding their child’s upbringing and well-being in joint custody arrangements, although this type of custody does not afford Joint legal custody does not require that the child spend an equal amount of time with each parent. As long as the best interests of the child are preserved, the court will generally approve any agreement concerning custody reached by the parents.

Child Support

Wyoming has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. Both parties’ gross incomes, as well as certain child related expenses are taken into consideration when calculating the child support obligation. The child support payments will continue until the child reaches eighteen years of age, and may extend through the child’s secondary education.

Venue

In Wyoming, a divorce action may be initiated in the District Court of the county in which either party resides.

Mediation

In a pending divorce, either party may file a motion requesting mediation of the disputed issues. The parties may choose to submit any or all of their issues to mediation prior to the initiation of divorce proceedings in order that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.

Filing Fees

Court filing fees are in addition to the cost of using CompleteCase.com. This cost may vary by county. Please check with your local courthouse to determine the exact amount.

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