Wyoming Family Law Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Wyoming family law attorneys who can navigate Wyoming’s no-fault dissolution framework. Whether you’re in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, or anywhere in the state, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

At minimum, 20 days from service — Wyoming’s waiting period under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-105. Uncontested divorces typically finalize 30–60 days after filing. Contested cases generally take 6–12 months.

Yes — Wyoming is effectively a pure no-fault state. The primary ground for divorce is irreconcilable differences under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104. Insanity is also recognized as a fault-equivalent ground but rarely used.

No pre-filing separation is required. Wyoming imposes only the 20-day waiting period from service to decree.

Wyoming has one of the broadest equitable distribution rules in the country. Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114, the court can distribute ALL property of either or both parties (including premarital, inherited, and gifted) as appears just and equitable. The court considers respective merits, condition in which they will be left after divorce, party who brought property in, and burdens imposed for benefit of children.

Wyoming applies a best-interests standard under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-201 with 9 factors including quality of parent-child relationships, ability and willingness to allow contact with the other parent, ability to provide adequate care, geographic distance, mental and physical health, child’s preference (if of age), domestic violence, and ability to communicate.

Wyoming uses Income Shares under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304 (Wyoming Child Support Guidelines). Both parents’ net incomes are applied to the schedule with adjustments for shared custody, split custody, healthcare, and childcare.

Yes. Custody can be modified on a material change in circumstances. Child support requires substantial change. Alimony modification depends on the type. Property division is final.

Why Do You Need a Family Law Attorney in Wyoming?

Wyoming allows no-fault divorce on irreconcilable differences (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104) — and that’s effectively the only ground since Wyoming abolished most fault grounds. Residency is 60 days in Wyoming before filing (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-107). Wyoming imposes a 20-day waiting period from service before the divorce can be granted (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-105). Wyoming is one of the broadest equitable distribution states — under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114, the court may distribute property "as appears just and equitable" considering ALL property of either or both parties (including premarital and inherited). Custody is decided under best-interests factors at Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-201. Wyoming uses Income Shares under the Wyoming Child Support Guidelines (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304).

When Do You Need a Family Law Attorney in Wyoming?

Our network includes Wyoming family law attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Family Law Cases in Wyoming

From the moment you connect with a Wyoming family law attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Assuming inherited or premarital property is safe — Wyoming’s all-property doctrine reaches it

Hiding assets — Wyoming courts have wide equitable discretion

Posting on social media — Wyoming courts admit it routinely

Communicating ex parte with the judge

Filing in Wyoming when the child’s home state under UCCJEA is elsewhere

Missing the 60-day residency requirement under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-107

Assuming inherited or premarital property is safe — Wyoming’s all-property doctrine reaches it

Hiding assets — Wyoming courts have wide equitable discretion

Posting on social media — Wyoming courts admit it routinely

Communicating ex parte with the judge

Filing in Wyoming when the child’s home state under UCCJEA is elsewhere

Missing the 60-day residency requirement under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-107

Common Wyoming Family Law Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Wyoming Family Law Attorneys Cost?

Flat Fee

Most matters are billed as a flat fee per petition or filing — fee depends on case complexity.

Family law cases in Wyoming are not handled on contingency. Wyoming Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(d)(1) — patterned on ABA Model Rule 1.5(d) — prohibits contingent fees in domestic relations matters where the fee is contingent on securing a divorce or on the amount of alimony, support, or property settlement. Wyoming family law attorneys charge hourly (billed against a retainer) or a flat fee for uncontested matters. Courts may award fees under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-111.

What Can Your Wyoming Family Law Compensation Include?

Property Division

Broad equitable distribution under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114 — ALL property of either or both parties divided as just and equitable.

Alimony

Awarded under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114 — court discretion. Rehabilitative or permanent.

Child Support

Wyoming Child Support Guidelines (Income Shares under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304) with shared and split custody adjustments.

Custody and Parenting Time

Legal and physical custody under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-201’s 9 best-interests factors.

Attorney’s Fees

Wyoming courts award fees in domestic relations under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-111 based on financial resources and conduct.

Protective Orders

Orders of Protection under Wyo. Stat. § 35-21-101 — ex parte and 3-year orders.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Wyoming Family Law Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Family Law Attorney in Wyoming?

When Do You Need a Family Law Attorney in Wyoming?

Types of Family Law Cases in Wyoming

Common Wyoming Family Law Mistakes

How Much Do Wyoming Family Law Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Wyoming Family Law Compensation Include?

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