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.

Wyoming's §20-2-114(a) directs a disposition of the parties' property that “appears just and equitable,” having regard for four statutory considerations: the respective merits of the parties; the condition in which each will be left by the divorce; the party through whom the property was acquired; and the burdens imposed upon the property for the benefit of either party and children. There is no presumption of equal division. §20-2-114(b) additionally shields a veteran's federal disability benefits from being considered, offset, or indemnified in the division.

Division Factors (Wyo. Stat. §20-2-114)

What Wyoming courts weigh:

1. Respective merits of the parties (§20-2-114(a))
2. Condition in which each party will be left by the divorce (§20-2-114(a))
3. Party through whom the property was acquired (§20-2-114(a))
4. Burdens imposed upon the property for the benefit of either party and children (§20-2-114(a))
5. A veteran's federal disability benefits may not be considered, used as an offset, or indemnified in dividing marital property (§20-2-114(b))

Common Questions