Wyoming Divorce Laws- Frequently Asked Questions |
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| 1. What is the difference between legal separation and a divorce?
Legal separation is one in which both the spouses live separate and apart, but remain married. And divorce or dissolution of marriage is the termination of marriage. |
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2. What are the residency requirements according to Wyoming divorce laws?
According to Wyoming divorce laws, one of the spouses has to meet the following residency requirements before filing for a Wyoming divorce:
- The plaintiff must be a legal resident of the state for not less than 60 days.
- One of the spouses must be a resident of Wyoming.
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| 3. Is there any advantage for the initiating party?
No, filing a case first in the divorce court does not affect any results. |
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4. Is there any fixed amount for child support?
Child support is the financial assistance paid by non-custodial spouse to the custodial one for child support. According to Wyoming divorce laws, the amount of child support mainly depends upon gross income, the living standards and other relevant necessities. |
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5. How long will I be required to pay child support?
Under Wyoming divorce laws, non-custodial spouse has to pay child support until the child turns 18 or completes his/her high school education. Child support duration can be extended in case of mental and physical disability of the child. |
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| 6. How does the Wyoming divorce court grant alimony?
The money paid by one party to another after a divorce is known as alimony or spousal support. There is no fixed formula for the calculation of alimony. The points which a Wyoming divorce court considers before deciding an amount as alimony are income and mental ability. |
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| 7. How much time a Wyoming divorce will take?
Wyoming divorces take approximately 20 days after filing. |
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| 8. How does the Wyoming divorce court decide child custody issue?
Child custody is also a major problem of Wyoming divorce. The Wyoming divorce laws, state that child custody will be granted according to the child's best interest. The court gives a chance to the parents to make decide the custody of a child. If both the parents fail to decide then court declares custody with respect to income, standards of living, medical and educational facilities. |
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| 9. What is meant by uncontested divorce?
A divorce in which all the issue are resolved by both the parties is known as uncontested divorce. Issues settled in an uncontested divorce include child support, alimony or spousal support, property division and division of assets and liabilities. |
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| 10. Must we hire two different divorce attorneys?
Yes you have to, because no divorce attorney can represent two spouses at the same time. |
