WYOMING DIVORCE PAPERS WITH EXPLANATIONS

The documents listed below are the primary documents for a Wyoming uncontested divorce. You will notice that some of the documents apply with children. If you do not have minor children, these documents are typically not required.

Understanding the Wyoming Divorce Papers:

• Verified Complaint for Divorce: The Complaint for Divorce identifies the parties and their children, if any, petitions the court to grant the divorce, and it must be verified.
• Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Service: When the spouses agree, the plaintiff may serve the defendant himself or herself. The defendant signs an acknowledgement and acceptance of service in the presence of a notary, and it is in turn filed with the clerk.
• Marital Settlement Agreement: The MSA memorializes the terms and conditions of the divorce - the division and distribution of assets and liabilities, alimony/spousal support and if applicable child support.
• Schedule for Visitation/Parenting Time of Minor Children: This schedule shows the visitation and parenting time routine for the noncustodial parent.
• Financial Affidavit (Plaintiff): Each spouse must complete the Confidential Financial Affidavit. It provides information about the minor children of the marriage. The Confidential Financial Affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary or the clerk of the court.
• Financial Affidavit (Defendant): Each spouse must complete the Confidential Financial Affidavit. It provides information about the minor children of the marriage. The Confidential Financial Affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary or the clerk of the court.
• Child Support Computation Worksheet: The parties can calculate child support using this form.
• Child Support Information Statement: This statement gives the parties information about the computation of child support.
• Affidavit Concerning the Children: This Affidavit Regarding Minor Children is required for all legal decision in custody cases.
• Request for Setting (Hearing): The form is to request that the court set a hearing.
• Notice of Setting (Hearing): This is a notice given the parties to attend a hearing where the court inquires about progress to resolve the pending claims in an action.
• Decree of Divorce: This is a court order that ends the marriage.
• Certificate of Mailing: The Certificate of Mailing certifies the mailing of the Decree of Divorce.
• Vital Statistics Registration Form: The Vital Statistics Form records the divorce for the state's records. The decree section is left blank until the judge signs the decree.
• Income Withholding Order: The Income Withholding Order stipulates the amount and the terms and conditions of child support. Depending on the course of the action, either party may file this form.
• Notice to Payor: The Notice to Payor orders the payor's employer to deduct and forward to the Wyoming Disbursement Unit child and spousal support and medical insurance payments. Depending on the course of the action, either party may file this form.