Divorce in Wyoming

In Wyoming, the court my order joint, sole or shared child custody as long as it is in the best interests of the child. The court will consider the following factors:

• The quality of the relationship each child has with each parent
• The ability of each parent to provide adequate care for each child throughout each period of responsibility
• The relative competency and fitness of each parent
• Each parent's willingness to accept all responsibilities of parenting
• How parents and each child can best maintain and strengthen a relationship with each other
• How the parents and each child interact and communicate with each other and how such interaction and communication may be improved
• The ability and willingness of each parent to allow the other to provide care without intrusion and ability to respect the other parent's rights and responsibilities
• Geographic distance between the parents' residences
• The current physical and mental ability of each parent to care for each child
• Any other relevant factors

The court will not prefer one parent over the other parent as a custodian solely based on gender. The court will consider evidence of spousal or child abuse as being contrary to the best interests of the children. The noncustodial parent is generally granted visitation rights. If the court finds that family violence has occurred, it will make arrangements for visitation that best protects the children and abused spouse from further harm.

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Child Support

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