Reviewed August 2026
Child Support in Wyoming
Wyoming calculates child support using the income shares model. The rule appears in Wyoming Statutes section 20-2-304 and the sections that follow it. The guideline combines both parents' net incomes and applies a statewide schedule to that total. The resulting obligation is then divided between the parents, based on each one's share of the combined income. A Wyoming support order can be set as part of a district court divorce, custody, or paternity case. Or a parent can apply through the Wyoming Child Support Program, part of the Department of Family Services. That program is the state's IV-D agency. Wyoming district courts hear contested child support matters. The Child Support Program can also set up and enforce orders administratively, for parents who apply for its help.
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The Wyoming income shares guideline
Wyoming Statutes section 20-2-304 tells courts to combine both parents' net incomes. The court finds the presumptive obligation the statutory schedule assigns to that combined amount. Then it divides the obligation between the parents, proportional to their income share.
The statute lets a court deviate from the presumptive amount when applying it would be unjust or inappropriate in a particular case. The court must base that decision on factors the statute lists, and it must state its reasons for deviating.
Applying through the Wyoming Child Support Program
The Wyoming Child Support Program sits inside the Department of Family Services. It is the state's IV-D agency. A parent can apply through the program's website for paternity establishment, a support order, or enforcement.
A parent already involved in a district court case for divorce or custody can also have support decided directly as part of that case.
Which court hears the case
Wyoming district courts hear contested child support matters connected to divorce, custody, and paternity cases. The Child Support Program can also set up support administratively in many IV-D cases. A parent can request a district court hearing when a case is contested.
Modifying a Wyoming order
A Wyoming order can be modified after a substantial change in circumstances since it was set. A significant income change counts. The Child Support Program periodically reviews orders it enforces. It can pursue modification when reapplying the guideline to current income produces a materially different amount.
A parent seeking modification files with the district court that issued the order, or requests a review through the Child Support Program for agency-managed cases.
Enforcement
The Wyoming Child Support Program enforces orders using standard IV-D tools. These include income withholding, intercepting state and federal tax refunds, credit bureau reporting, and license suspension for significant arrears.
A parent owed support who needs enforcement help can open a case with the program. This works even when the original order came from a private district court filing.
Sources: Wyoming Statutes Title 20, child support (compressed statutes), Wyoming Child Support Program, how to apply
Not independently confirmed
- The exact list of deviation factors under Wyoming Statutes section 20-2-307 or related sections should be confirmed against the current statute text at filing time.
- The specific review interval the Wyoming Child Support Program uses for periodic modification review should be confirmed with the agency at filing time.
Child Support in Wyoming: frequently asked questions
What model does Wyoming use for child support?+
Wyoming uses the income shares model under Wyoming Statutes section 20-2-304. The guideline combines both parents' net incomes, applies a statewide schedule to the combined amount, and divides the resulting presumptive support obligation between the parents based on income share.
How do I apply for child support services in Wyoming?+
Through the Wyoming Child Support Program, part of the Department of Family Services, the state's IV-D agency. A parent can apply through the program's website for paternity establishment, a new support order, or enforcement of an existing order.
Which court hears child support cases in Wyoming?+
Wyoming district courts hear contested support matters connected to divorce, custody, and paternity cases. The Child Support Program can also establish support administratively, with district court review available for contested cases.
How do I modify a Wyoming child support order?+
By showing a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant income change, filed with the district court that issued the order, or by requesting a periodic review through the Child Support Program for agency-managed cases.
Can a Wyoming court deviate from the guideline amount?+
Yes. Wyoming Statutes section 20-2-304 lets a court deviate from the presumptive guideline amount when applying it would be unjust or inappropriate given the factors the statute lists, but the court must state its reasons for the deviation.
What enforcement tools does Wyoming use for unpaid child support?+
The Child Support Program can withhold income, intercept state and federal tax refunds, report arrears to credit bureaus, and pursue license suspension once a parent falls significantly behind. A parent owed support can open a case with the program to start enforcement, regardless of how the original order was obtained.
This page is general information about child support in Wyoming, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Wyoming's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Wyoming. Virdix does not prepare or file Wyoming divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Wyoming.
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