Fill and Sign the Wyoming Decree Form

STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT ) ss COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT Plaintiff:____________________________, ) Civil Action Case No. _________ (Print name of person filing) ) vs. ) Defendant:__________________________. ) (Spouse) (Print name) DECREE OF DIVORCE NOTE: ALL APPLICABLE BOXES MUST BE CHECKED OR THE JUDGE WILL NOT SIGN YOUR DECREE. This matter came before the Court by: Default (and Entry of Default has been issued); OR Agreement of the parties (both parties have signed this Decree); OR Trial 1. Immediately prior to filing the Complaint for Divorce : The Plaintiff Defendant lived in Wyoming for 60 days, OR the marriage took place in Wyoming and the Plaintiff Defendant lived in Wyoming from the time of marriage to the time of filing the Complaint for Divorce . 2. The Defendant was served: Personally (by the sheriff) on ______________; OR (Date) Defendant accepted service ( Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Service must be filed; OR By publication ( C opy of Affidavit of Publication must be filed); OR By Registered or Certified Mail (Return receipt must be filed and Clerk must have entered certificate of service.) 3. At least twenty (20) days have passed since the Complaint for Divorce was filed 4. Defendant filed an Answer an Answer and Counterclaim no response (default must be entered, unless there is a waiver of right to answer) no response but both parties have signed and agreed to the entry of this Decree of Divorce Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 1 of 10 5. The parties were married to each other on the ____ day of _________, (month) (year) in . (City, County and State) 6. The parties have irreconcilable differences constituting grounds for divorce. 7. The parties have no natural or adoptive minor children. 8. To the best of the parties’ knowledge, Neither party is pregnant, OR The Plaintiff Defendant is pregnant [If pregnant, consult an attorney. Your divorce may not be able to be final until after the baby is born.]; and The baby is due on or about (date), (and, check one space below): The Plaintiff and Defendant are the biological parents of the child, OR Plaintiff is not the biological parent of the child, OR Defendant is not the biological parent of the child. 9. The parties acquired property and debts during the marriage and the division set forth below in this Decree is just and equitable; OR did not acquire any property or debts during the marriage. 10. The Court should order that No party is entitled to alimony/spousal support; OR The Plaintiff shall pay to the Defendant reasonable alimony; OR The Defendant shall pay to the Plaintiff reasonable alimony. 11. The Plaintiff Defendant does not desire to have a name change; OR former name restored to: (list first, middle, and last name desired) IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: 1. That Plaintiff or Defendant is awarded a Decree of Divorce and that the bonds of matrimony existing between the parties are dissolved. 2. DIVISION OF PROPERTY: The parties’ property shall be equitably divided as follows: Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 2 of 10 Plaintiff’s Property: 2.A.1. The Plaintiff shall have as his or her sole and separate property, free and clear of any and all claims thereto by the Defendant, but subject to any indebtedness thereon, the following: All personal property held in his or her name or in his or her possession, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Decree. All bank accounts, investment accounts and retirement accounts held in his or her sole name, if any, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Decree. The following motor vehicle(s) (list year, make, model and VIN): Defendant has OR does not have a retirement account. Notice: A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) or similar order may be required in order for retirement accounts to be divided. It is highly recommended that you get an attorney to draft such an order. This Court retains jurisdiction to enter, correct, or modify such orders in order to effectuate the terms of this Decree. Specify the following for each retirement account: Account Number and Plan Administrator: __________________ ____________________________________________________ shall not be divided with Plaintiff; OR shall be divided as follows: 50% of the amount accumulated from (date) _____ to (date) ______ to each party; OR $ to Plaintiff; OR Other described as follows: . For more than one account, attach additional sheets of paper with the above information. To divide certain qualified retirement accounts, you may need a QRDO (see above). Defendant’s Property: 2.A.2. The Defendant shall have as his or her sole and separate property, free and clear of any and all claims thereto by the Plaintiff, but subject to any indebtedness thereon, the following: Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 3 of 10 All personal property held in his or her name or in his or her possession, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Decree. All bank accounts, investment accounts and retirement accounts held in his or her sole name, if any, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Decree. The following motor vehicle(s) (list year, make, model and VIN): Plaintiff has OR does not have a retirement account. Notice: A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) or similar order may be required in order for retirement accounts to be divided. It is highly recommended that you get an attorney to draft such an order. This Court retains jurisdiction to enter, correct, or modify such orders in order to effectuate the terms of this Decree. Specify the following for each retirement account: Account Number and Plan Administrator: __________________ ____________________________________________________ shall not be divided with Defendant; OR shall be divided as follows: 50% of the amount accumulated from (date) _____ to (date) ______ to each party; OR $ to Defendant; OR Other described as follows: . For more than one account, attach additional sheets of paper with the above information. To divide certain qualified retirement accounts, you may need a QRDO (see above). Other Property: 2.A.3. The parties have no other property which requires division; OR The parties have the following property, which shall be awarded as follows: List all possessions valued at $100.00 or more. For any bank accounts, identify by using the last 4 digits of the account number. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AWARDED TO : P laintiff/ D efendant 1. P D 2. P D 3. P D Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 4 of 10 4. P D 5. P D 6. P D 7. P D 8. P D 9. P D 10. P D 11. P D 12. P D 13. P D 14. P D 15. P D Additional sheets of paper are attached if needed Real Property: 2.A.4. The parties do not own any real property (i.e. house or land); OR The real property shall be divided as follows: Option 1: The Plaintiff or Defendant shall occupy the real property until sold. The property shall be listed with a real estate agency for sale no later than (date). Upon the sale, the net equity or loss from the sale shall be divided as follows: % to the Plaintiff % to the Defendant Until the property is sold, the mortgage (including taxes and insurance) shall be paid by the Plaintiff or the Defendant and the utilities shall be paid by the Plaintiff or the Defendant; OR Other: ; OR Option 2: The Plaintiff or the Defendant shall own the real property. The party receiving the real property shall pay to the other the sum of $____________ for his/her share of equity in the property. If applicable, the party receiving the property shall use his/her best efforts to refinance the debt on the property and remove the other party’s name from any liability for the debt no later than _____________. (Date) Once the payment has been made and the other party’s name has been removed from the debt, if applicable, then the other party shall convey by appropriate deed his/her interest in the property. Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 5 of 10 If a joint debt encumbering the real property is not refinanced no later than __________, the property shall be listed with a real estate agent and sold for no (Date) less than the appraised value; OR Option 3: Other: 3. DIVISION OF DEBTS: NOTICE: This decree does not necessarily affect the ability of a creditor to proceed against a party or a party’s property, even though the party is not responsible under the terms of the decree for an account, any debt associated with an account or any debt. Each party shall pay the debts they have accumulated since the parties’ separation. The parties shall pay the following debts acquired prior to the separation: Type of Debt Name of Creditor and Last 4 Digits of Account No. Amount owed Will Be Paid By: P laintiff/ D efendant 1. P D 2. P D 3. P D 4. P D 5. P D 6. P D 7. P D 8. P D 9. P D Additional sheets of paper are attached if needed Other – If the debt will be paid by both parties other than 50/50, please list how much each party will pay for each debt on a separate sheet of paper and attach it. 4. AFTER DISCOVERED DEBTS OR LIABILITIES: If any debts or liabilities not listed herein exist or become known after entry of this Decree, the person in possession of the merchandise purchased, or for whose benefit the services were rendered, shall be responsible for the debt. 5. TITLE TRANSFER: Parties shall sign all documents necessary to complete all transfer of title ordered in this Decree, such as motor vehicles, houses, and bank accounts. Otherwise, this Decree can be used as a transfer of title and can be recorded. Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 6 of 10 6. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY: No party is entitled to spousal support/alimony; OR The Court finds as follows regarding the Plaintiff Defendant’s ability to pay and the Plaintiff Defendant’s need for spousal support/alimony: _____ ______________________________________(use additional paper if necessary) AND therefore the Plaintiff Defendant is ordered to pay the other spouse the sum of $_________ per month spousal support/alimony BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH beginning ___________________, 20 ____, and continuing to be paid on the same day each month until the receiving party is: remarried; OR deceased; OR until . (Date or Event) If no terminating event is specified above, spousal support/alimony payments shall end if the receiving party is remarried or deceased. Payments made shall be included in receiving spouse’s taxable income and are tax deductible from the paying spouse’s income as required by law. 7. FILING INCOME TAX: [If Decree entered between January 1 st and April 15 th ] For previous calendar years, pursuant to IRS rules and regulations, the parties will file: Joint federal and state income tax returns and hold the other harmless (meaning other party won’t be responsible) from half of all additional income taxes, if any, and other costs, and each will share equally in any refunds; OR Separate federal and state income tax returns; OR Other, explain: For this calendar year and continuing thereafter, each party will file separate federal and state income tax returns. 8. RESTORATION OF NAME : (This is Plaintiff Defendant’s sole decision.) The Plaintiff Defendant’s former name is restored to: ; OR (List the first, middle and last name desired) The Plaintiff Defendant does not desire a name change. 9. DEFAULT: In the event that either party hereto shall fail to perform, in whole or in part, any obligation or duty imposed by the terms of this Decree, such defaulting Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 7 of 10 party shall be responsible for the payment of all reasonable attorney fees, costs, and expenses incurred by the other party as a result of such failure or default. 10. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS: Each party shall promptly execute and deliver to the other party or any nominee(s) of the other party, all instruments that may be necessary, convenient, or appropriate to carry into effect, fully and fairly, all of the terms of this Decree, and the parties shall also be free to revoke any special or general powers of attorney heretofore given the other or given to any agent or nominee of the other. 11. LIMITED REPRESENTATION : Following Rule 1.2(c) of the Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct, any attorney who has entered a limited appearance for the purpose of obtaining a divorce decree is now discharged. DONE this _________ day of ______________________, 20____. BY THE COURT: ________________________________ DISTRICT COURT JUDGE CHECK ONLY ONE BOX, AND SIGN WHERE INDICATED IN THAT SECTION ONLY : If the parties have agreed (both sign and have signatures notarized): I certify that I have read the foregoing Decree of Divorce and that I understand and agree to the terms and agree to the entry of this Decree. ______________________________ Plaintiff’s signature STATE OF ______________________ ) ) ss COUNTY OF ____________________ ) Subscribed and sworn to before me by _________________________________, this ______ day of _____________________, 20______. Witness my hand and official seal Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 8 of 10 ______________________________ Notarial Officer My Commission Expires: I certify that I have read the foregoing Decree of Divorce and that I understand and agree to the terms and agree to the entry of this Decree. ______________________________ Defendant’s signature STATE OF _____________________ ) ) ss COUNTY OF ____________________ ) Subscribed and sworn to before me by __________________________________, this ______ day of _____________________, 20______. Witness my hand and official seal: ______________________________ Notarial Officer My Commission Expires: If default has been entered and the Defendant did not respond: The above is true and accurate and I want the court to approve: ______________________________ Plaintiff’s signature If a court hearing was held : APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ ______________________________ Plaintiff’s signature Defendant’s signature Copies sent to: Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 9 of 10 Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Name and Address Defendant/Defendant’s Attorney’s Name and Address Decree of Divorce (No Minor Children) September 2017 Page 10 of 10