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WYOMING FAMILY LAWYERS

Legal issues involving family can be immensely stressful and highly emotional. When you are facing any type of family law matter, it is critical to work with an attorney who has the experience, knowledge, and compassion to help you navigate the process in the quickest, least painful, and most economical manner possible.

Cheyenne Family Lawyers

Whether you are dealing with divorce, child custody, spousal support, or another family law matter, the team at the Wyoming Legal Group can help. We have assisted countless clients as they end one chapter and begin the next, protecting their rights and best interests and keeping them fully informed throughout the entire process. Contact one of our Cheyenne family law attorneys today at (307) 414-9495 for a confidential consultation about your case.

Our Services

At the Wyoming Legal Group, our Cheyenne family law attorneys deal with all matters of family law. Some of the most common cases we handle involve:

Dispute Resolution & Trial Representation

It is always our goal to settle family law matters outside of the courtroom. Going to trial can be expensive, stressful, and time-consuming. Pre-trial resolutions are typically in everyone’s best interest, but the reality is that avoiding trial isn’t always an option.

At the Wyoming Legal Group, our litigation team is prepared to take your case to court. We have decades of experience fighting for our client’s rights at trial, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that the process is as quick, painless, and cost-effective as possible.

Objective Advice

Emotions run high in family law cases, and it is often difficult to “see clearly.” One of the primary advantages of having a trusted attorney by your side is the objective advice they can provide. An experienced family lawyer will consider your feelings every step of the way, but they will also offer objective, fact-based advice with your best interests in mind. This can prevent you from making strictly heart-based decisions (think guilt and shame) with long-term, negative parental, or financial implications.

Emotional Support

Our compassionate lawyers understand the emotional complexities of legal issues involving family matters. Although we are not therapists, we have, in many ways, “seen it all.” As such, our WY family lawyers have become quite adept at anticipating issues before they arise and helping clients process the darker aspects of family law issues when such situations become inevitable.

Contact the Wyoming Legal Group Today

If you are facing any type of family law matter, the skilled legal team at the Wyoming Legal Group can help. We have been protecting the rights of individuals and families in Cheyenne and across Wyoming for decades, and we have an impressive track record of obtaining the results our clients want in a timely, economical manner. Don’t go through this challenging time without skilled counsel by your side. Contact the Wyoming Legal Group today at 307-459-6700 for a confidential consultation about your case.

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So I have a very difficult case. My ex is in Tennessee with our 12yr old daughter and I am here. I am currently fighting for custody of her! Dan listens to what I have to say and what I want to do and does that. He might not say much but I have come to realize he really is listening to me. He is upfront about everything and knows his stuff! I would recommend him to everyone! His office is as well great! The front desk Amanda is so nice and very helpful!

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Need help with a divorce in Cheyenne?2021-04-26T19:47:33+00:00

Divorces do not need to involve courtrooms and lengthy disputes. Often, it is possible to keep costs and delays to a minimum with the help of an experienced divorce lawyer to mediate, negotiate or collaborate on a fair agreement.

If you’re experiencing difficulties in reaching an agreement with your ex-spouse, the divorce lawyers at Wyoming Legal Group can help. Start with a free case evaluation.

Is Wyoming a “no-fault” divorce state?2021-04-26T19:46:45+00:00

Wyoming removed the option of an at-fault divorce some years ago – to streamline the divorce process and remove unnecessary delays and court action.

So, Wyoming is a “no-fault” divorce state, meaning that spouses do not need to prove who was at fault for the marriage breakdown. In the past, this was often a complex and protracted process that took up court time unnecessarily.

Now, spouses only need to show that there are “irreconcilable differences” or one of the spouses has “incurable insanity”.

In most divorce cases, one or both spouses testify in court that there are “irreconcilable differences”. That may be sufficient for the judge to sign the decree and grant the divorce.

In contested divorces, either spouse may bring up the errant behavior of the other spouse as evidence to the judge when considering disputed aspects of the divorce like property division or child custody decisions.

What are the residency requirements for divorce in Wyoming?2021-04-26T19:44:57+00:00

The State of Wyoming stipulates the following residency requirements before a divorce can be granted:

  • You or your spouse must have lived in Wyoming for 60 days before filing for divorce, or
  • You and your spouse were married in Wyoming and one of you has lived there from the time you were married until the date that you file for divorce.
What are the grounds for divorce in Wyoming?2021-04-26T19:45:21+00:00

You must have a legally acceptable reason for divorce. In Wyoming, the two reasonable grounds for divorce are as follows:

  1. Irreconcilable differences
  2. Incurable insanity

Almost all divorces in Wyoming are due to “irreconcilable differences”. This is where there is no hope of the spouses reconciling and a divorce can be granted whether one spouse or both spouses believe it to be so.

“Incurable insanity” is only a valid reason if your spouse has been admitted to a mental hospital and has stayed there for a minimum of two years before you file for divorce.

If this applies in your case, your spouse will be provided with a guardian to assist through the court process and a county attorney to defend him/her in court – the charges for which you will be responsible.

What are the steps when filing for a divorce in Wyoming?2021-04-26T19:45:48+00:00

Assuming you meet the residential requirements for divorce in Wyoming and have valid grounds, you can begin the court process.

This will usually involve the following steps:

  1. Filing the right divorce papers – go to your local courthouse and pick up the forms you need. A clerk there can help with this but will not help you complete them. If you have trouble filling the forms out, speak to a divorce attorney.
  2. Even if you are filing for divorce amicably (as in an uncontested divorce), you will need to ensure that your spouse receives a copy of the papers. This is called “serving” the papers and, again, your divorce attorney can advise you if you are not sure what to do. Serving papers must be done in the correct way to prove to the court that your spouse has seen them.
  3. If your spouse disagrees with anything in the divorce papers, an opportunity is provided for him or her to file papers in response, expressing their version of events or challenging the divorce.
  4. If your spouse does not respond within 20 days, the divorce will proceed as “uncontested”.
  5. If the divorce is contested, the judge may order mediation or a series of court appearances to sort out the issues.
  6. You and your spouse must sort out property/asset/debt division, as well as child custody, child support, spousal support and any other outstanding or disputed issues. In uncontested divorces, these may be agreed relatively quickly between spouses around the kitchen table but in contested divorces, the disputes can become bitter and protracted – and can take many months or even years to resolve in court.
What forms are required to file for divorce in Wyoming?2021-04-26T19:46:11+00:00

Wyoming is different from some other states. Here, one spouse must file for divorce even in uncontested cases. That is, one spouse (the “plaintiff”) must organize the preparation and signing of the paperwork and serve them to the other.

You cannot file the petition jointly. If you’re the “plaintiff”, you will need some (or all) of the following forms, depending on your circumstances:

  • Complaint for Divorce (signed by the plaintiff)
  • Civil Cover Sheet
  • Vital Statistics Form
  • Summons signed by the plaintiff
  • Proof of Service of Spouse (sheriff’s return of service or acceptance of service)
  • Confidential Statement of Parties for Child Support Order (if the parties have children)
  • Confidential Financial Affidavit
  • Affidavit of Divorce Without Appearance of Parties
  • Decree of Divorce
  • Order for Income Withholding
  • Income Withholding for Support, and
  • Decree of Divorce.

Check with your local court clerk to verify that the forms you submit cover the requirements for your county.

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