Am I Eligible to File for Divorce in Wyoming? (2026)

Disclaimer: General legal information only. Not legal advice.

Residency — 60 Days in the County Where You File

Wyoming law (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-107): Either the plaintiff or defendant must have been a resident of Wyoming and of the county in which the action is brought for at least 60 days immediately prior to filing.

Either spouse can satisfy residency: If you just moved to Wyoming but your spouse has lived there for 60 days, you can file in their county.

County-specific: The 60-day residency must be in the county where you file — not just anywhere in Wyoming.

Where to file: Wyoming District Court — in the county where either spouse has lived for 60 days.

Grounds for Divorce

No-Fault — Irreconcilable Differences (Primary)

(Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104): The standard no-fault ground. Simply allege that irreconcilable differences have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage.

Fault Grounds (Also Available — Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104)

Wyoming preserves fault grounds including:

  • Adultery
  • Abandonment for 1 year
  • Cruel treatment or indignities
  • Habitual drunkenness
  • Conviction of a felony
  • Incurable insanity
  • Bigamy

Most Wyoming divorces use irreconcilable differences.

Waiting Period — 20 Days

Wyoming requires a 20-day waiting period after filing or after service on the Defendant. This is one of the shortest waiting periods in the United States.

Separation Agreement — File With the Complaint

In Wyoming uncontested practice, the Separation Agreement is typically prepared and executed before filing and submitted with the original Complaint and exhibits.

Property Division

Equitable distribution — Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114. Wyoming District Court divides marital property equitably based on all relevant circumstances.

Eligibility Checklist

  • Wyoming county residency confirmed (60 days for either spouse) ✅
  • Grounds: irreconcilable differences ✅
  • Separation Agreement completed (before filing) ✅
  • Forms: courts.state.wy.us/court-self-help ✅
  • If children: Parenting Plan in progress ✅

Last reviewed: March 2026 | 60-day residency in county (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-107) | 20-day waiting period | "Irreconcilable differences" (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-104) | Separation Agreement filed with complaint | Equitable distribution (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114) | $75–$100 fee | courts.state.wy.us/court-self-help

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Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team

Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.

Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.