Wyoming Divorce Guide
Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Wyoming — residency requirements, costs, forms, timelines, and how to file without a lawyer. Updated for 2026.
Wyoming Divorce at a Glance
| Residency Requirement | 2 months in state |
| Waiting Period | 20 days — Under Wyoming law, a judge cannot issue a final divorce decree until at least 20 days after the complaint for divorce has been filed. This mandatory waiting period applies to all divorces, contested and uncontested. In practice, most divorces take longer than 20 days due to the time needed for service, response, and scheduling. |
| Filing Fee | $120(fee waiver available) |
| No-Fault Grounds | Irreconcilable Differences |
| Fault Grounds | None |
| Property Division | Equitable Distribution |
| E-Filing | Not available — Wyoming does not have a statewide electronic filing system for district court cases. Some counties may allow limited e-filing or filing by email with court permission under Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5. Filings cannot exceed 50 pages when submitted electronically. Contact the local clerk of district court for county-specific e-filing options. Most filings must be done in person or by mail at the clerk's office. Self-help forms are available for download at the Wyoming Judicial Branch website. |
| Response Window | 20 days — Under Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 12(a), the defendant has 20 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer or responsive pleading if served within Wyoming. If served outside Wyoming, the defendant has 30 days. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment. In uncontested divorces where both parties sign the decree, a formal answer is not required. |
Grounds for Divorce in Wyoming
Irreconcilable differences in the marital relationship (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104)
No-Fault Grounds
- Irreconcilable Differences — Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104, a divorce may be decreed on the grounds of irreconcilable differences in the marital relationship. Wyoming is a no-fault divorce state and this is the only available ground for divorce. The plaintiff need only allege that irreconcilable differences exist.
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How to File for Divorce in Wyoming
Meet Residency Requirements
You must have lived in Wyoming for at least 2 months before filing. Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-107, the plaintiff must have been an actual and bona fide resident of the state for at least 60 days immediately preceding the filing of the complaint for divorce. The complaint must be filed in the district court of the county where the defendant resides, or if the defendant is a nonresident, in the county where the plaintiff resides.
Complete Your Forms
Wyoming requires 4 mandatory forms to initiate a divorce. See the full forms list.
File with the Court
File your petition and pay the $120 filing fee. You will need to file in person or by mail.
Serve Your Spouse
Accepted service methods: sheriff, private process server, certified mail, waiver of service, publication. Under Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4, service must be completed within 60 days of issuance of the summons unless extended by the court. Personal service is preferred. For permission to file or serve via email in accordance with Rule 5, contact the court clerk's office.
Wait for Response & Finalize
Your spouse has 20 days to respond. After the 20-day waiting period, the court can issue your final decree.
Special Rules in Wyoming
No-Fault Only State
Wyoming is a purely no-fault divorce state. Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104, the only ground for divorce is irreconcilable differences. Neither party needs to prove fault, wrongdoing, or a separation period.
20-Day Minimum Waiting Period
Wyoming requires a minimum of 20 days between filing the complaint and the court issuing a final divorce decree. This is one of the shortest mandatory waiting periods in the nation.
Parenting Classes at Court Discretion
Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-201, at any time the court may require parents to attend appropriate parenting classes, including classes to lessen the effects of divorce on children. This is not automatically required in all cases but is frequently ordered by judges.
Property Division Includes All Assets
Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114, the court may divide all property of the parties, including property acquired before the marriage. Wyoming does not distinguish between marital and separate property for purposes of division.
Simplified Uncontested Process
In uncontested divorces where both parties agree on all terms, both spouses sign the divorce decree before a notary. The defendant does not need to file a formal answer, significantly simplifying the process.
Mandatory Requirements
Financial Disclosure
Both parties must exchange financial disclosures within 30 days of filing.
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