Divorce Resources in Wyoming: Court Forms, Legal Aid & Filing Guide

To file for divorce in Wyoming, you must have resided in the state for at least 60 days immediately before filing, or your marriage must have been solemnized in Wyoming and you must have lived in the state continuously since the marriage, as required by W.S. § 20-2-107. Wyoming is a no-fault divorce state — the only ground for divorce is irreconcilable differences under W.S. § 20-2-104. You file the Complaint for Divorce at the Clerk of District Court in the county where either you or your spouse resides. Download the correct self-help packet from the Wyoming Judicial Branch website at wyocourts.gov: Packet 1 (divorce with children, plaintiff) or Packet 3 (divorce without children, plaintiff). Filing fees vary by county, typically ranging from $85 to $160. There is no fee to file an answer.

After completing the Complaint for Divorce (Form DIVCP 06 or DIVNoCP 06), the Summons, and the Vital Statistics Form, bring the original plus two copies to the Clerk of District Court. The clerk retains the original, one copy is for you, and one copy is for serving your spouse. Your spouse must be personally served with the Complaint and Summons under W.S. § 20-2-109. The defendant has 20 days to file an Answer if served within Wyoming, or 30 days if served outside the state. If your spouse does not respond, you may file an Application for Entry of Default (Form DIVCP 15) to obtain a default judgment. The court cannot grant a divorce until at least 20 days after the Complaint is filed, per W.S. § 20-2-108.

Both parties must complete Initial Disclosures (Form DIVCP 10 or DIVNoCP 09) within 30 days of service. Each party must also file a Confidential Financial Affidavit (Form DIVCP 11 or DIVCD 08) detailing all income, expenses, assets, and debts. Attach your two most recent tax returns and current pay stubs. If the defendant fails to file a financial affidavit, the plaintiff must complete an Affidavit of Imputed Income (Form DIVCP 12). For cases involving minor children, both parties must complete a Confidential Statement of Parties for Child Support Order (Form DIVCP 08) and a Child Support Computation worksheet (Form DIVCP 13) following Wyoming's presumptive child support guidelines under W.S. § 20-2-304.

If both parties agree on all terms, you may request a hearing or submit an Affidavit for Divorce Without Appearance of Parties (Form DIVCP 18 or DIVNoCP 14), allowing the judge to sign the decree without requiring court attendance. For contested cases, file a Request for Setting (Form DIVCP 19 or DIVNoCP 15) to schedule a hearing or trial. Wyoming is an equitable distribution state under W.S. § 20-2-114 — the court divides marital property fairly based on factors including length of marriage, each spouse's economic circumstances, and contributions to the marriage. Complete the proposed Decree of Divorce (Form DIVCP 23 or DIVNoCP 19) with all terms for the judge's review. If children are involved, the court must determine custody and visitation under W.S. § 20-2-201, prioritizing the best interests of the child.

Wyoming does not have a statewide mandatory parenting class requirement for all divorce cases. However, under W.S. § 20-2-201(f), the court may order either or both parents to attend appropriate parenting classes at any time during the divorce proceedings, including classes designed to lessen the effects of divorce on children. Individual district court judges have discretion to require completion of a parenting education course before finalizing a divorce involving minor children. Classes are available both in-person at courthouses and through court-approved online providers. Parents must obtain a Certificate of Completion and file it with the court before the judge will sign the final Decree of Divorce if classes were ordered. Contact your local Clerk of District Court to confirm whether the judge in your county routinely orders parenting classes.

Wyoming does not have a statewide mandatory mediation requirement for divorce cases. However, district court judges have discretion to order mediation, particularly in contested custody disputes. Under the court's general authority, judges may require the parties to participate in mediation before scheduling a trial. Wyoming courts do not provide free or subsidized mediation services — parties are responsible for the mediator's fees. Even when mediation is court-ordered, neither party is required to reach an agreement. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the case proceeds to a hearing or trial. Some counties are more likely than others to order mediation in custody cases. Contact the Clerk of District Court in the county where your case is filed to determine whether mediation will be required.

Wyoming requires mandatory financial disclosure in all divorce cases. Both parties must complete Initial Disclosures (Form DIVCP 10 for cases with children or DIVNoCP 09 for cases without) within 30 days after the plaintiff serves the defendant with the Complaint and Summons. Initial Disclosures require each party to list all assets, debts, income sources, and insurance coverage. Additionally, each party must file a Confidential Financial Affidavit (Form DIVCP 11 for the plaintiff, Form DIVCD 08 for the defendant) — a sworn statement detailing all income, monthly expenses, assets with approximate values, and liabilities. Parties must attach their two most recent federal and state income tax returns and current pay stubs. If the defendant fails to file a financial affidavit, the plaintiff must complete an Affidavit of Imputed Income (Form DIVCP 12) estimating the defendant's earnings. The court relies on these disclosures for equitable property division under W.S. § 20-2-114 and child support calculations under W.S. § 20-2-304. Failure to provide complete and honest financial information may result in court sanctions.