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How long does a divorce take in Wyoming? Once the divorce paperwork has been filed in court, it usually takes 30 to 90 days for a divorce to be final. The start to finish time of the divorce may vary depending on the caseload of the court and the availability of judges to sign the final Decree of Divorce.

As someone who feels wronged after their spouse cheated, you may have a desire for justice. However, the Wyoming family courts won't necessarily be the place for you to seek retribution against an adulterous spouse. For the most part, adultery will have little impact on your divorce proceedings.

The State of Wyoming is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party for the divorce. Wyoming uses irreconcilable differences (the two parties no longer get along) as grounds for divorce.

A judge can grant you a divorce for the following reasons: irreconcilable differences between you and your spouse;1 or. incurable insanity if your spouse has been confined to a mental hospital for at least two years before you file for divorce.

In Wyoming, an equal division of assets -? with 50 percent to one party and 50 percent to the other ?- is not the goal. This is not a community property state. Instead, an equitable division will be sought. Generally speaking, this just means that the judge has to decide that the division is fair.

Although spousal support is not commonly awarded in Wyoming, marriages where one spouse provided significantly more financial resources to the marriage may establish grounds for a judge to grant alimony. Factors the court considers in deciding on alimony include: The income and assets of each spouse.

Name Change After Divorce The process is simple. Indicate in the marital settlement agreement an intent to revert to another name. The judge overseeing your case will indicate this in the divorce decree. Once the divorce is finalized, the divorce certificate can be used as proof of a legal name change.

Find and complete the SS-5 form and then choose if you prefer to file by mail or in person. Either way, you will need to bring/include a certified marriage certificate and your U.S. passport or Wyoming driver's license. The SSA typically issues new SS cards 2 weeks after your form is processed.

In Wyoming, the name change process is started by filing a Petition for a name change. As part of that petition, you will need to request a court hearing. The Judge's office will set the hearing. The Clerk of Court will issue a Notice of Hearing.