Wyoming Divorce With a House — Your Options (2026)

Your home is typically your largest marital asset. In Wyoming, the Separation Agreement — filed with the Complaint — controls how the home is addressed.

Is the Property Marital or Separate?

Purchased during the marriage with marital funds: Marital property — equitable distribution (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114).

Owned before the marriage: Generally separate — BUT marital mortgage payments create a marital equity component.

Inherited or gifted to one spouse: Generally separate — document carefully.

Option 1 — One Spouse Keeps the House

Separation Agreement must include:

• Full legal description
• Agreed FMV (appraisal recommended)
• Mortgage balance; marital equity
• Equitable shares per Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114
• Buyout: Keeping spouse compensates the other's equitable share
• Mandatory refinancing deadline: e.g., 90–180 days after Decree
• Fallback provision: If refinancing fails, house listed for sale
• Deed: Vacating spouse executes Quitclaim Deed

Recording the Deed in Wyoming

After the Decree:

1. Prepare a Quitclaim Deed
2. Execute and notarize
3. Record at the Wyoming County Clerk in the county where the property is located
4. Fee: approximately $15–$30 per document

Option 2 — Sell and Split the Proceeds

Separation Agreement must include:

• Net proceeds split after mortgage payoff and closing costs
• Timeline for listing after Decree
• Agent selection
• Occupancy and carrying costs
• Price reduction authorization
• Minimum acceptable price
• Capital gains allocation

Option 3 — Deferred Sale (With Children)

Separation Agreement must include:

• Triggering event (youngest child turns 18, specific date)
• Occupying parent responsible for all carrying costs
• Non-occupying spouse's equity protection
• Capital improvement approval process
• Sale process at triggering event

Last reviewed: March 2026 | Equitable distribution (Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114) | Separation Agreement filed with complaint | Wyoming County Clerk — deed recording | Refinancing deadline critical | Fallback sale provision | courts.state.wy.us/court-self-help

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