Reviewed August 2026
Uncontested Divorce Checklist in Wyoming
A Wyoming divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree the marriage should end. They also must resolve property, debt, and any custody and support terms before the case is decided. Wyoming calls the case a Complaint for Divorce rather than a petition. The case moves through district court as an ordinary civil action. There is no separate family court process, since Wyoming has no distinct family court. Wyoming has no separate summary or simplified divorce statute. Two facts make an agreeing couple's case move quickly. First, residency takes only 60 days, one of the shortest requirements in the country. Second, the law sets no fixed statutory waiting period between filing and final decree. Together, these two facts are the real basis for Wyoming's reputation as a fast state for divorce.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how uncontested divorce checklist works under Wyoming law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Wyoming paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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What makes a Wyoming divorce uncontested
A case counts as uncontested when both spouses agree the marriage should end. They also need to agree on property division and debt. Couples with children must agree on custody and support too. At least one party must have lived in Wyoming for 60 days immediately before filing. Or the marriage took place in Wyoming, with one party living there continuously from the marriage until filing. A married person living in Wyoming at the time of filing counts as a resident, even if their spouse lives elsewhere.
No separate summary track, and no fixed waiting period
Wyoming law does not create a separate summary dissolution track. The state's official self-help materials say that couples who agree on all terms can often complete much of the paperwork themselves, using the standard packets. That reflects an uncontested case moving faster through the ordinary process. It is not a separate simplified procedure with its own eligibility rules. Wyoming's divorce statutes also set no fixed waiting period between filing and final decree. That makes Wyoming unusual compared to states with an explicit 60, 90, or 120-day rule.
Document checklist
Wyoming organizes its self-help forms into numbered packets, sorted by party role and whether minor children are involved. Packet 1 is for a plaintiff with minor children. Packet 2 is for a defendant with minor children. Packet 3 is for a plaintiff with no children. Packet 4 is for a defendant with no children. The initiating pleading in these packets is form DIVCP-06, the Complaint for Divorce. The final judgment form is DIVCP-23, the Decree. Wyoming has no single statewide filing fee. Each county's Clerk of District Court sets its own amount, plus any separate fee for serving the other spouse. Filers who cannot afford these costs can submit form MISC-11, the Affidavit of Indigency and Request for Waiver of Fees and Costs. That form has no filing fee of its own.
Is a hearing required
Wyoming's official self-help materials do not describe a distinct hearing-waiver mechanism, the way some states do. It is unclear whether a fully agreed Wyoming divorce can be finalized without both parties appearing in court. Wyoming conducts divorce as an ordinary civil action in district court, not through a distinct family-court petition process. Confirm the specific hearing requirement with the district court clerk in the county where you plan to file.
Sources: Wyoming Statutes Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 1, Divorce, Wyoming Judicial Branch, Divorce legal help topic
Not independently confirmed
- Whether a fully agreed Wyoming divorce can be finalized without both parties appearing in court, or whether a hearing is generally required regardless of agreement
- Current statewide filing fee range across Wyoming's counties, since no statewide fee schedule was located from a primary source
Uncontested Divorce Checklist in Wyoming: frequently asked questions
What qualifies a Wyoming divorce as uncontested?+
Both spouses agree the marriage should end, and they have resolved property, debt, and any custody and support terms. At least one party must have lived in Wyoming for 60 days before filing. Or the marriage took place in Wyoming, with one party living there continuously since.
Does Wyoming have a simplified divorce process?+
No, there is no separate statute. Wyoming's official self-help materials note that agreeing couples can often handle much of the paperwork themselves. That reflects the case moving faster because nothing is disputed, not a distinct simplified procedure with its own eligibility rules.
Why is Wyoming known for fast divorces?+
Wyoming combines a 60-day residency requirement, one of the shortest in the country, with divorce statutes that set no fixed waiting period between filing and final decree. Together, these two facts are the real basis for Wyoming's reputation, not a specific named fast-track procedure.
What form do I file for divorce in Wyoming?+
Form DIVCP-06, the Complaint for Divorce. It is part of Wyoming's numbered self-help packets, organized by party role and whether minor children are involved. Wyoming uses Complaint rather than Petition, since divorce runs as an ordinary civil action, not through a separate family court.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Wyoming?+
There is no single statewide filing fee. Each county's Clerk of District Court sets its own amount, plus any separate fee for serving the other spouse. Confirm the current fee with the Clerk of District Court in the county where you plan to file.
What if I can't afford the Wyoming filing fee?+
File form MISC-11, the Affidavit of Indigency and Request for Waiver of Fees and Costs, in the district court where the case is pending. There is no fee to file the affidavit itself. Companion instructions are published as form MISC-10.
This page is general information about uncontested divorce checklist 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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