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Wyoming Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," though a 50/50 is presumed to be equitable. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Wyoming. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Marital property is all property acquired during the marriage. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, and if still in high school, can be extended, but not past age 20. Courts generally will not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Wyoming child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/csehome/cs.htm Divorce Related Statutes For Wyoming http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/statutes.aspx?file=titles/Title20/Title20.htm Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |