Legal Separation and Annulment in Wyoming
Whether Wyoming offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Yes. When grounds for divorce exist, a spouse may file for a judicial separation in the same way as a divorce, asking to live separate and apart instead. Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-106
| Legal separation | Yes. When grounds for divorce exist, a spouse may file for a judicial separation in the same way as a divorce, asking to live separate and apart instead. The court can order custody, support, property division, alimony and restraining orders, may set a time limit or make the separation permanent, and a divorce may later be granted on grounds arising after the separation decree. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-106 |
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| Annulment | Marriages are void (without a divorce) if either party was already married, was mentally incompetent, was under 16, or the parties are closely related (including first cousins). A marriage is voidable if either party was 16 or 17 without a judge's consent (and they separated before reaching the age of consent without later living together), or if consent was obtained by force or fraud with no later voluntary cohabitation. Either party may petition the district court where one of them lives to annul the marriage. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-101 |
Where to get help in Wyoming
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Wyoming?
Yes. When grounds for divorce exist, a spouse may file for a judicial separation in the same way as a divorce, asking to live separate and apart instead. The court can order custody, support, property division, alimony and restraining orders, may set a time limit or make the separation permanent, and a divorce may later be granted on grounds arising after the separation decree.
What are the grounds for annulment in Wyoming?
Marriages are void (without a divorce) if either party was already married, was mentally incompetent, was under 16, or the parties are closely related (including first cousins). A marriage is voidable if either party was 16 or 17 without a judge's consent (and they separated before reaching the age of consent without later living together), or if consent was obtained by force or fraud with no later voluntary cohabitation. Either party may petition the district court where one of them lives to annul the marriage.
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.