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

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