Alimony and Spousal Support in Wyoming
How Wyoming decides spousal support (alimony), the factors courts weigh, and how marital property is divided.
Short answer: The court may award either party reasonable alimony out of the other's estate, considering the other's ability to pay. It may assign real estate or its rents and profits to a party for life, or order a specific sum. Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-2-114, 20-2-111
| Alimony (spousal support) | The court may award either party reasonable alimony out of the other's estate, considering the other's ability to pay. It may assign real estate or its rents and profits to a party for life, or order a specific sum. Temporary alimony and allowances may be ordered while the case is pending. There is no statutory formula or list of duration limits. Source: Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-2-114, 20-2-111 |
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| Dividing property | Wyoming uses equitable distribution. The court divides the parties' property in a way that is just and equitable, considering the respective merits of the parties, the condition each will be left in after the divorce, the party through whom the property was acquired, and burdens on the property for the benefit of either party and the children. The court may not consider or award a veteran's federal service-connected disability benefits. The statute does not define separate property. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114 |
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FAQ
How is alimony decided in Wyoming?
The court may award either party reasonable alimony out of the other's estate, considering the other's ability to pay. It may assign real estate or its rents and profits to a party for life, or order a specific sum. Temporary alimony and allowances may be ordered while the case is pending. There is no statutory formula or list of duration limits.
Is Wyoming a community property state?
Wyoming uses equitable distribution. The court divides the parties' property in a way that is just and equitable, considering the respective merits of the parties, the condition each will be left in after the divorce, the party through whom the property was acquired, and burdens on the property for the benefit of either party and the children. The court may not consider or award a veteran's federal service-connected disability benefits.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.