Wyoming has following divorce laws:
Residency
According to Wyoming divorce laws, the plaintiff can not request for a divorce until he has resided in this state for sixty days instantly after the case is filed. A married person who at the time of filing a complaint for divorce resides in this state is a resident although his spouse may reside elsewhere. A divorce may be filed in the district court of the county in which either party resides.
Documents Required for Filing Divorce
Under Wyoming divorce laws, following are the essential documents needed to start and finalize a divorce:
- Complaint for Divorce
- Decree of Divorce
- Marital Settlement Agreement
- Financial Affidavit
- Affidavit Concerning the Children
- Request for Setting
- Notice of Setting
- Certificate of Mailing
Distribution of Property
The Wyoming divorce court distributes the property as appears just and equitable considering the following factors:
- Having regard for 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 both party and children.
Change of Name or Restoration of Name
According to Wyoming divorce laws, the female spouse can restore to her maiden or married name. She must set out the name, she desires to be restored to, in her petition for dissolution.
Mediation Counseling
When the spouses put their case forward, the court orders a
mediation by looking at the situation the spouses are in. This process must not take more than sixty days after the mediation order is entered. However, the court can’t extend it upon its own motion, but may not be extended beyond the date set for final hearing.
Alimony
Under Wyoming divorce laws, the Wyoming divorce court awards alimony to one who deserves, out of the estate of the other spouse. This award may include the other party’s assistance in shape of direct reward or may pay rents and profits, which are considered a necessity to a party’s for life.
Child Custody
According to Wyoming divorce laws, the courts determine the custody arrangement in the best interests of the child. The court considers, but is not limited to, the following factors:
- The quality of the relationship each child has with each parent.
- The ability of each parent to provide adequate care for each child throughout periods of responsibility, including arranging for each child's care by others as needed.
- The relative competency and fitness of each parent.
Child Support
Under Wyoming divorce laws, the court may intervene, when the parents can not agree on an appropriate child support obligation. The court applies the state support guidelines by using the support worksheet. If it is deemed appropriate the court may deviate from this support amount by considering various factors.
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