Wyoming Divorce Property Division
What the Law Says
Wyoming courts divide marital property under an equitable distribution standard — the judge decides what's fair, which may or may not be 50/50. The statute lists specific factors the court must weigh.
Wyoming divides marital property equitably. Courts are granted broad authority to divide all property just and equitably, considering the circumstances and needs of each party.
Statutory Factors (Wyo. Stat. §20-2-114)
Wyoming courts are required to consider:
- Duration of the marriage
- Income and liabilities of each spouse
- Contributions to the marriage including homemaking
- Future earning capacity
- Tax consequences
- Waste or dissipation of marital assets
- Custodial needs
- Any other factors for fairness
Common Questions
Wyoming: community property or equitable distribution?
Equitable distribution. Under Wyo. Stat. §20-2-114, the court divides marital property based on 8 statutory factors. The default starting point is 50/50, but judges can adjust.
What factors does a Wyoming court weigh?
Wyo. Stat. §20-2-114 lists 8 factors. The first three: Duration of the marriage, Income and liabilities of each spouse, Contributions to the marriage including homemaking. The full list is above.
Does Wyoming split retirement accounts in a divorce?
Yes. 401(k)s and pensions earned during the marriage are marital property. Dividing them usually requires a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order).
ClearSplit runs Wyoming's equitable distribution rules on your actual assets and debts.
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