Divorce Law Basics in the State of Wyoming

Also See: Wyoming Marriage Laws

Statute: Wyoming State Divorce Code (Title 20, Chapter 2): legisweb.state.wy.us

No-Fault Grounds:

• Irreconcilable differences

At-Fault Grounds:

• Incurable insanity with confinement in a mental institution for at least two years prior to filing

Residency: Plaintiff must be a resident of the state for at least 60 days prior to filing or if the marriage took place in the state, Plaintiff must have been a resident from the time of marriage until the time of filing.

Legal Separation Recognized? Yes. Alimony, property distribution and child support can be awarded.

Property Distribution: Wyoming relies on “equitable distribution” so the court will distribute the marital property “in an equitable manner” if the parties can’t agree on their own. Separate property (property acquired prior to the marriage, as a gift or through inheritance) is not included in property distribution.

Alimony: Alimony may be awarded to either party at the discretion of the court.