Wyoming divorce at a glance
Official source: Wyoming court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
How to file for divorce in Wyoming: step by step
Wyoming has a short 60-day residency and only a 20-day minimum from filing. Here is the path to a Decree of Divorce.
- Confirm you can file in Wyoming
One spouse must have lived in Wyoming for 60 days — one of the shortest requirements. Wyoming is no-fault (irreconcilable differences), with a 20-day minimum from filing.Source: Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104 - Generate the official packet
Use Wyoming’s official statewide pro-se divorce packet (with or without minor children).Source: Wyoming Judicial Branch packets - File with the District Court
File with the District Court and pay about $70–$160, or file an in forma pauperis affidavit.Source: In forma pauperis - Serve your spouse
Serve your spouse, or have them file an entry of appearance/waiver.Source: Wyo. R. Civ. P. 4 - Complete the support worksheet (if children)
If you have children, use the official Wyoming Child Support Calculator with the Confidential Financial Affidavit.Source: Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304 - Finalize after 20 days
After the 20-day minimum from filing, the court enters the Decree of Divorce.Source: Decree of Divorce
What does filing “pro se” (without a lawyer) mean in Wyoming?
Pro se — also called self-represented — means you handle your own divorce without hiring an attorney. In Wyoming you have the right to file your own divorce, and the court publishes the official forms for you to use. The large majority of uncontested divorces, where both spouses agree the marriage is over and can agree on the terms, are handled pro se every day.
Filing pro se is usually a good fit when: you both agree on the divorce, you can agree on splitting property and debts, and any parenting time and support are worked out. It’s worth talking to a lawyer when: you disagree about custody or money, one spouse hides assets or won’t cooperate, there’s a business or significant property to divide, or there has been any abuse.
LawCat prepares your Wyoming pro-se divorce documents for free and walks you through every filing step — so doing it yourself never means doing it alone.
How child support is calculated in Wyoming
Income-shares model; the official Wyoming Child Support Calculator produces the worksheet. (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304)
Because Wyoming uses an income-shares approach, the exact number comes from an official table based on both parents’ combined income. Use your court’s official child-support calculator for a precise figure.
How long does a Wyoming divorce take?
A 20-day minimum from the filing of the complaint before the decree (measured from filing, not service). After that, the timeline depends on the court’s calendar and how quickly each step is completed. An uncontested, pro-se divorce is typically the fastest path — most of the wait is the statutory period, not paperwork.
Common reasons Wyoming divorce filings get rejected
- Missing signatures, or forms that aren’t notarized where the court requires it.
- Skipping the financial disclosure both spouses are required to exchange.
- Filing before meeting the residency requirement.
- Mistakes serving the other spouse, or forgetting to file the proof of service.
- Not following local county rules. Low. Statewide Judicial Branch packets; short timeline and low fees.
LawCat’s guided questions and filing checklist are built to prevent exactly these — the errors that send self-represented filers back to the clerk’s window.
Wyoming document generation is on the way
LawCat already prepares complete divorce packets free in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and is expanding to Wyoming. In the meantime, the official Wyoming court forms are linked below.
Official Wyoming forms → See how it worksWhy LawCat is free
Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.
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Wyoming divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Wyoming divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Wyoming to file for divorce?
60 days (either spouse) — one of the shortest in the nation.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Wyoming?
~$70-$160 by county (among the cheapest states). Fee waiver: in forma pauperis affidavit accepted by district courts. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.