Wyoming Divorce Resources
The following information is a resource on divorce law in the State of Wyoming. You can find divorce lawyers, divorce forms, support, and state laws. In addition to the resources listed below, you can find more help and information in our divorce article section.
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DIVORCE LAWYERS AND FIRMS
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PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
There are currently no private investigators for this state
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Conduct Background Checks and Investigations - Obtain vital statistics, marriage and divorce records, credit record checks, criminal and court records, sex offender searches, driving and vehicle records, property records, general public records, business registration and property resources. Find out the truth about anyone!
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS
Divorce Care can help you locate a divorce support group in your area. There are thousands of DivorceCare support groups throughout the USA and Canada, and many groups meeting internationally as well.
Partners in Prevention provides consulting and psychological services to
domestic abuse survivors before, during and post divorce. Additionally, we serve
as consulting experts in both civil and criminal domestic violence cases. We
also offer continuing medical and nursing education in domestic abuse assessment
and clinical management to healthcare professionals. You can contact us at:
13918 E. Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
Phone: 720-222-1058
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
Domestic Violence Crisis and Support ServicesShelters and Hotlines
WY Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
WYOMING DIVORCE LAWS
Divorce Statutes OnlineRESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE TO FILE: To file for a divorce, the plaintiff needs to have resided in Wyoming for at least 60 days prior to the filing of the complaint. The divorce papers should be filed in the district court of the county in which either party resides. [Based on Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapters 20-2-107 and 20-2-104]
LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: The
legal ground for divorce include irreconcilable differences and
incurable insanity of either party. [Based on Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter
20-2-104]
LEGAL SEPARATION: All provisions available in an action for
divorce are available for a legal separation. [Based on
Wyoming Statutes Annotated;
Title 20, Chapters 20-2-106, and 20-2-107].
PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION: Wyoming is an equitable distribution state, meaning that when granting a divorce, the court will try to distribute the property in a just and equitable manner. Factors that may be taken into consideration include: the respective merits of the parties and the condition in which they will be left by the divorce, the party through whom the property was acquired, and the burdens imposed upon the property for the benefit of either party and children. [Based on Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter 20-2-114]
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ALIMONY/MAINTENANCE/SPOUSAL SUPPORT: Alimony may be awarded to
either spouse. A reasonable amount of alimony may be awarded
to one spouse in relation to the other's ability to pay. [Based
on WY Statutes Annotated; Title 20,
Chapter 20-2-114]
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CHILD CUSTODY: Custody may be awarded to either parent and may
include any combination of joint, shared, or sole custody to promote the best
interests of the children. When determining the
best interests of the child, the following factors may be taken
into consideration:
- The quality of the relationship each child has with each parent;
- The ability of each parent to provide adequate care for each child
- The relative competency and fitness of each parent;
- Each parent's willingness to accept all responsibilities of parenting;
- How the parents and each child can best maintain and strengthen a relationship with each other;
- The ability and willingness of each parent to allow the other to provide care without intrusion;
- Geographic distance between the parents' residences;
- The current physical and mental ability of each parent to care for each child;
- Any other factors the court deems necessary and relevant.
The evidence of spousal or child abuse is considered contrary to the best interests of the child, and the court shall structure visitation to protect the child or spouse from further harm. [Based on WY Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapter 20-2-201]
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CHILD SUPPORT: Child support is determined by using the
"income-shares" model, meaning that the combined incomes
of both parents are taken into consideration for setting the level
of support. The child support obligation that results shall
be divided between the parents in proportion to the net income of
each parent. The non-custodial parent's share of the support
obligation is to be paid to the custodial parent through the clerk
of the court. The court may deviate from the child support
tables if it finds that the support would be unjust of
inappropriate. To determine whether a deviation is a
appropriate, the court shall consider the following factors:
1) The age of the child; 2) the cost of child care; 3) any special
health or educational needs of the child; 4) the payment of child
support for children outside the marriage; 5) cost of visitation
transportation; 6) the ability of either parent to furnish health
insurance through employment benefits; 7) the amount
of time the child spends with each parent; 8) and necessary
expenses for the child's benefit; 9) whether either parent is
voluntarily unemployed or underemployed. In such cases, the child
support will be computed based on the potential earning capacity
of that parent. [Based
on Wyoming Statutes Annotated; Title 20, Chapters
20-2-301 to 20-2-315].
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