Statutory Reference to Wyoming Statutes Annotated:

Residence: §§ 20-2-104, 20-2-107, 20-2-108

Divorce: §§ 20-2-104, 20-2-105

Property Division: § 20-2-114

Alimony: § 20-2-114

Custody: § 20-2-112, 20-2-113

Visitation: 20-2-113

Child Support: 20-6-301 et seq.

 

Residence:

(1) The spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of Wyoming for 60 days immediately prior to filing, or (2) if the marriage was performed in Wyoming, then the spouse filing must have resided in Wyoming from the time of the marriage until the time of the filing.

 

Grounds:

No-fault: Irreconcilable differences.

Fault: Confinement for incurable insanity for two years.

 

Distribution of Property:

Equitable distribution of all property of both spouses, including gifts and inheritances, based on consideration of seven enumerated factors. 

 

Alimony/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. 

 

Child Custody/Visitation:

Custody shall be crafted to promote the best interests of the child, and may include a combination of joint, shared, or sole custody, as the circumstances may require.  No specific factors are set out.

 

Child Support:

Child support guidelines are based on the income shares model, and calculated on the net income of both parents.  Support terminates at age 18 or if the child is still enrolled in secondary school, at age 20.  No statute or case law holds a parent responsible for college support.