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 WITH MINOR CHILDREN
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 child(ren) lived in the State of Wyoming for a period of six (6) months or
more immediately before filing the Complaint for Divorce .
3. 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.)
4. At least twenty (20) days have passed since the Complaint for Divorce was filed.
5. Defendant filed
an Answer
an Answer and Counterclaim
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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.
6. The parties were married to each other on the _____ day of _____________,
(month)
_______, in .
(year) (City, County and State)
7. The parties have irreconcilable differences constituting grounds for divorce.
8. The parties are the natural or adoptive parents of the following minor child(ren):
Child’s Initials: Year of Birth:
Child’s Initials: Year of Birth:
Child’s Initials: Year of Birth:
Child’s Initials: Year of Birth:
Additional sheets of paper are attached if needed
9. This court has jurisdiction in all necessary particulars of this case.
10. Custody of the child(ren) should be as follows:
The parties to have joint legal custody and Plaintiff or Defendant to
have physical custody; OR
The parties to have joint legal and joint physical custody; OR
Plaintiff or Defendant to have sole legal and physical custody; OR
Other (Please describe desired legal and physical custody arrangement in
detail) __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
11. The parties have an obligation to contribute to the support of the parties’ minor
child(ren).
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Page 2 of 21Unless defined another way in this Decree, “Joint Legal Custody” means that both parties have access
to the records of the child(ren) including school records, activities, teachers and teachers' conferences,
as well as medical and dental treatment providers and mental health records. Both parties have these
rights unless the Court limits that access.
12. 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.
13. The parties
have 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.
14. 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.
15. 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 a divorce
is granted.
2. CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION AND SUPPORT:
A. Custody:
The parties shall have joint legal custody and Plaintiff or
Defendant shall have physical custody; OR
The parties shall have joint legal and physical custody. The parties shall
share physical custody of the minor children as described on the attached sheet of
paper.
Attach a schedule describing the sharing of physical custody.
Skip to Section C – Child Support; OR
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Plaintiff OR Defendant shall have sole legal and physical custody.
List the reasons why joint legal custody is not appropriate:
OR
Other (Please describe desired legal and physical custody arrangement
in detail): ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
B. Visitation :
The child(ren) shall spend time with the non-custodial parent as the parties may
agree, but if they cannot agree, then time shall be spent with the child(ren) as follows:
B.1. WEEKENDS : The child(ren) shall spend time with Plaintiff OR
Defendant every weekend every weekend when Friday is an even date
every weekend when Friday is an odd date other (specific weekends such as
1 st
and 3rd): from
a.m./p.m. to a.m./p.m.
B.2. OTHER VISITATION : In addition to the Weekend visitation above, the
child(ren) shall also spend time with Plaintiff OR Defendant as follows
(specify specific days and times such as each Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., etc.):
Additional sheets of paper are attached (if necessary).
B.3. SUMMER SCHEDULE : (Choose one)
Option 1: Plaintiff OR Defendant shall have visitation with the
parties’ child(ren) beginning and
continuing until (i.e.
ten days after school lets out from 5:00 p.m. and continuing until ten days prior to
school starting up again at 5:00 p.m.).
The other parent shall have the same Weekend and Other Visitation as described
in paragraphs B.1 and B.2 above during the summer; OR
Option 2: The summer schedule will remain the same as during the
school year; OR
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Option 3: The summer schedule will be as follows:
Additional sheets of paper are attached (if necessary).
B.4. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE : The following holiday schedule will take priority
over the regular weekday, weekend, and summer schedules described above. Fill
in the blanks below with Plaintiff or Defendant to indicate who the child(ren) will
be with for the holidays. Provide beginning and ending times. If a holiday is not
specified as even, odd, or every year with one parent, then the child(ren) will
remain with the parent they are normally scheduled to be with.
Location of exchange and transportation arrangements for the following holidays or events shall follow the
instructions set forth in paragraph 2.B.11. unless stated otherwise.
(Be very specific about the days, times, and location where exchanges will take place)
Holiday/Event Odd
numbered
years Even
numbered
years Every
year Day, Time and Place of Exchange
Describe from start to end ( for example, Friday
when school lets out until Monday at 6 p.m. )
(Plaintiff or Defendant)
Mother’s
Day Weekend
Memorial
Day Weekend
Father’s Day
Weekend
July 4 th
Labor Day
Weekend
Thanksgivin
g Break
First part
Thanksgivin
g Break
Second part
Winter
Break
First part
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Winter
Break
Second part
Spring
Break
First part
Spring
Break
Second part
Child(ren)’s
Birthdays
Religious/Other Events
(Specify):
(Specify):
(Specify):
Additional sheets of paper are attached (if necessary).
B.5. OTHER (including no visitation or supervised visitation) : If you
require a schedule that is difficult to explain in the format above or if your
situation is unique such that visitation is not appropriate or requires supervision,
please provide a detailed visitation schedule that fits your needs or an explanation
of why visitation is not appropriate on a separate sheet of paper and attach it.
B.6. TEMPORARY CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE: Any schedule for
sharing time with the child(ren) may be changed as long as both parents agree to
the changes ahead of time, in writing.
B.7. PERMANENT CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE: Once the judge signs
the final Decree of Divorce in your case and approves this Visitation Plan, any
permanent changes must be agreed to by both parties or modified by the court.
B.8. PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION: Both parents and child(ren)
shall have the right to communicate by telephone, in writing or by electronic
means during reasonable hours without interference or monitoring by the other
parent, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
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B.9. MUTUAL RESPECT: Parents will not say things or knowingly allow
others to say things in the presence of their child(ren) that would take away the
child(ren)’s love and respect for the other parent such as saying negative things
about the other parent.
B.10. OTHER TERMS:
A. The party who has custody of the children or the party who is
exercising visitation with the children shall:
i. Care for, control, protect, and reasonably discipline the
child(ren);
ii. Provide the child(ren) with adequate food, clothing, and
shelter, and medical and dental care;
iii. Promote and encourage the training and education of the
child(ren);
iv. Respect the other party’s rights and responsibilities regarding
the other party’s time with and care of the child(ren).
B. Visitation MAY NOT be reduced or denied because support is not
paid.
C. Add any other items regarding the child(ren) you would like to include
concerning visitation. _______________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Additional sheets of paper are attached (if necessary).
B.11. EXCHANGE OF CHILD(REN)/COST OF TRANSPORTATION:
Both parents shall have the child(ren) ready on time and at the agreed-upon time
of exchange. All clothing that accompanied the child(ren) shall be returned to the
other parent at the end of that particular visitation. All transportation in
connection with the visiting parent’s exercise of his/her visitation shall be the
responsibility of and/or paid for as follows:
Option 1: While both parents continue to reside within ____ miles of
each other, both parents shall be responsible for transportation costs for one-way
of the children’s transportation. Plaintiff Defendant shall pick up the
child(ren) from_________________________________ at the beginning of the
(location)
visitation and Plaintiff Defendant shall pick up the child(ren) at the end of
the visitation from . If either party moves
(location)
_________ miles or more away, then the costs for transportation shall be as
follows:
; OR
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Option 2 : The visiting parent shall be responsible for all of the child(ren)’s
transportation costs. Plaintiff Defendant shall pick up the child(ren)
from_________________________________ at the beginning of the visitation
(location)
and shall return the children to_________________________________ at the end
(location)
of the visitation ; OR
Option 3 : Other: (provide details exchange and transportation costs):
ONCE FILED, THE PARTIES MAY ONLY MAKE SUBSTANTIAL, PERMANENT
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS VISITATION PLAN BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY
BOTH PARTIES, APPROVED BY THE JUDGE AND FILED WITH THE COURT. MINOR,
TEMPORARY CHANGES MAY BE MADE ANY TIME ONLY IF BOTH PARTIES AGREE
TO THE CHANGES.
C. CHILD SUPPORT:
In accordance with Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304, presumptive child support is calculated as
follows:
a. Number of children: _______
b. Plaintiff’s net monthly income is:
$ _______
actual (Plaintiff submitted a Confidential Financial Affidavit ); OR
imputed (Plaintiff did not submit a Confidential Financial Affidavit)
c. Defendant’s net monthly income is: $ _______
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Page 8 of 21The child support amount may depend on the custodial arrangement that is ordered by the court. If
each parent keeps the children overnight for more than forty percent (40%) of the year and both
parents contribute substantially to the expenses of the children in addition to the payment of child
support, a “joint presumptive support” obligation shall be determined by use of the tables. Also, when
each parent has physical custody of at least one (1) of the children, a “shared presumptive support”
obligation for all of the children shall be determined by use of the tables. See Wyo. Stat. §20-2-304(c)
and (d). For assistance in calculating child support, go to the following website :
http://www.laramiecounty.com/_departments/_district_court/calculator.aspx or call your local child
support enforcement agency.
actual (Defendant submitted a Confidential Financial Affidavit) ; OR
imputed (Defendant did not submit a Confidential Financial Affidavit)
d. Total child support obligation of both parents is:
$ _______
e. Plaintiff’s presumptive child support obligation is: $ _______
f. Defendant’s presumptive child support obligation is: $ _______
C.1. Restriction on reducing amount of child support: No agreement which is
less than the presumed child support amount in the law shall be approved if public
support/benefits (such as aid under the personal opportunities with employment
responsibilities (POWER) program, Title 19, Kid Care, food stamps,
supplemental security income (SSI) or other similar benefits) are being paid on
behalf of any of the child(ren). CHECK ONE :
The child(ren) receive(s) public assistance; OR
The child(ren) DO NOT receive(s) any public assistance.
C.2. Amount of Child Support : Plaintiff OR Defendant shall pay
$_________ per month for child support. The amount of child support is based
upon:
The presumptive amount of child support determined by Wyoming’s
Child Support Guidelines; OR
There is a deviation (an adjustment) upwards or downwards from
the presumptive amount. (In order to deviate, there must be a specific finding
that the application of the presumptive child support would be unjust or
inappropriate). The reasons that the presumptive amount is unjust is because
(list the specific reasons):
C.3. Time of Payments : Child support payments shall begin:
On THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH beginning the month of
, 20 and shall continue to be paid on the first
day of the month thereafter, until further order of the court; OR
beginning on the ____ day of _____________, 20_______and continuing
as follows: .
C.4. CONTINUATION OF CHILD SUPPORT: Child support shall continue
during the minor child’s minority, and beyond if the child has a mental, emotional
or physical impairment preventing emancipation, or while the child is attending
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high school or an equivalent program as a full-time student between the ages of
18 and 20. Child support shall terminate if, during the child’s minority, the child
marries, is emancipated, becomes self-supporting or dies.
C.5. PLACE:
All payments required under this Decree, shall be made to one of the two
following addresses:
Clerk of the District Court, whose address is
(see District Court Clerks Addresses in this
packet):
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________ OR State Disbursement Unit
2300 Capitol Ave.
Hathaway Bldg., 5 th
Floor, Suite A
Cheyenne, WY 82002
DO NOT PAY BY PERSONAL CHECK. CASH ACCEPTED IN PERSON
ONLY. CASHIER’S CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS ACCEPTED.
The Clerk or SDU shall promptly forward the support payments to the receiving
parent at the address provided by that parent. Each party shall pay, when due,
all fees charged to that party by the Clerk of District Court, State
Disbursement Unit, and any other agency statutorily authorized to charge a
fee.
C.6. MODIFICATION: Either party may seek a modification of the child
support ordered herein pursuant to Wyo. Stat. §20-2-311.
MO DIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNLESS
IT IS APPROVED BY A WRITTEN ORDER SIGNED BY THE JUDGE.
C.7. ABATEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT (Temporary Reduction in
Child Support): Wyo. Stat. §20-2-305 says child support may abate or decrease
by one-half (1/2) of the daily support obligation for each day the noncustodial
parent has physical custody of the child for whom support is due, ONLY IF the
noncustodial parent has custody of the child for more than fifteen (15)
consecutive days and if approved by the Court.
REQUIREMENTS:
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A. The non-custodial parent MUST FILE any claim for child support
abatement with the clerk of the court within thirty (30) days after
the period for which abatement is claimed and must pay ten dollars
($10.00) to the clerk when filed.
B. The clerk will then mail a copy of the claim to the custodial parent.
C. The custodial parent can object or dispute any abatement claim by
filing an objection with the clerk of court within thirty (30) days of
the date the clerk mailed the notice to the custodial parent and
paying ten dollars ($10.00) to the clerk.
D. The clerk will mail a copy of the objection to the noncustodial
parent.
E. Claims or objections not filed in a timely manner or not
accompanied by the ten-dollar fee will be rejected .
C.8. ENFORCEMENT: Wyoming law states that any payment of child support
not paid when due shall automatically become a judgment against the parent who
is supposed to pay on the due date. This judgment is subject to a 10% late
payment penalty if it is not paid within thirty-two (32) days.
3. MEDICAL INSURANCE :
The Plaintiff or Defendant or Both parents shall provide health care
insurance coverage for the minor child(ren) if insurance can be obtained at a reasonable
cost and the benefits under the insurance policy are accessible to the child(ren).
3.A. Proof. The insuring parent shall provide to the Court written proof that
the insurance has been obtained within sixty (60) days after it became
available . Proof of insurance coverage shall contain, at a minimum:
i) The name of the insurer .
ii) The policy number .
iii) The address to which all claims should be mailed .
iv) A description of any restrictions on usage, such as pre-approval for
hospital admission, and the manner in which to obtain pre-
approval .
v) A description of all deductibles .
vi) Two (2) copies of claim forms.
3.B. Changes. The insuring parent shall provide written notice to the Clerk of
this Court and the other parent if insurance coverage for the child is
denied, revoked, or altered in any way that would affect the child's
coverage, including any change relating to the information required above.
3.C. Failure to Provide Insurance . The Court may hold a parent in contempt
for refusing to provide the ordered insurance or for failing or refusing to
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provide the information required above. In addition, if either parent fails
to provide insurance or proof of insurance as required by this agreement,
the other parent may provide such insurance and the parent who was
supposed to shall be responsible to pay to the other parent the cost of such
insurance plus the costs that parent had to pay for collection, including
reasonable attorney’s fees.
3.D. Costs Not Paid for By Insurance . All deductibles, co-payments and other
expenses for health care that are not paid for by health insurance shall be
paid by the parents as follows:
50% each by Plaintiff and Defendant; OR
% by Plaintiff and % by Defendant.
i) If the insuring parent fails to pay the insurance premium, all health
care expenses of the children not covered by insurance shall be the
responsibility of that party.
ii) If the insuring parent fails to maintain insurance as required, that
party may be found in Contempt of Court and may be required to
pay or reimburse the expenses and costs set forth in Wyo. Stat.
§ 20-2-401(e).
4. CHANGES IN ADDRESS AND EMPLOYMENT:
Each parent shall inform the other parent and the clerk of court in writing of any
change of address, phone number, and employment:
4.A. CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS: So long as there is a child
support obligation, each parent shall notify the other parent and the Clerk of this
Court, in writing, on forms available from the Court, within fifteen (15) days of
any change in employment, including second jobs, changed employers, starting or
ending unemployment compensation, and starting or ending of worker’s
compensation, or any other change in income.
4.B. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: So long as there is a child support obligation, if
either parent plans to change his or her address, that parent must notify the other
parent and the Clerk of this Court, in writing, on forms available from the Clerk
of this Court, no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the day of the move, the
destination of the move and the proposed move date.
4.C. CHANGE OF HOME CITY OR STATE OF RESIDENCE: E ither
parent who plans to change their home city or state of residence, must give
written notice thirty (30) days prior to the move , both to the other parent and to
the clerk of district court stating the date and destination of the move.
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5. INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDER :
An income withholding order shall be entered and shall become effective as
follows:
Effective immediately ( Recommended ); OR
Effective upon the date the Obligor (person who has to pay) requests
withholding commence; or the date the Obligor is at least one (1) month behind in child
support payments. List the reasons why good cause exists to delay the effective date for
withholding income:
; OR
OTHER (i.e. Military allotment) .
6. DIVISION OF PROPERTY:
The parties’ property shall be equitably divided as follows:
Plaintiff’s Property:
6.A.1. The Plaintiff shall have as his/her sole and separate property, free and
clear of any and all claims by the Defendant, but subject to any debt owing
on the property, the following:
All personal property held in his or 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 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: __________________
____________________________________________________
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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).
Defendant’s Property:
6.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:
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 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).
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Other Property:
6.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
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:
6.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: 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 Plaintiff
% to Defendant
Until the property is sold, the mortgage (including taxes and insurance) shall be
paid by Plaintiff or Defendant and the utilities shall be paid by Plaintiff
or Defendant; OR
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Other:
; OR
Option 2: Plaintiff or 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.
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:
7. 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
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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.
8. DEBTS OR LIABILITIES DISCOVERED AFTER THE DECREE IS
ENTERED: If any debts or liabilities not listed above exist or become known after entry
of this Decree, the person in possession of the merchandise purchased, or the person who
received the services, shall be responsible for the debt.
9. TITLE TRANSFER: Parties shall sign all documents necessary to complete all
transfers of title ordered in this Decree, such as motor vehicles and bank accounts.
Otherwise, this Decree can be used as a transfer of title and can be recorded.
10. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY:
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 .
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.
11. 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:
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For this calendar year and continuing thereafter, each party will file separate
federal and state income tax returns.
12. TAX EXEMPTION: The parties shall claim as income tax dependency
exemptions on federal and state tax returns as follows:
Initials of Child(ren) Parent Entitled to Claim Year Allowed to Claim
Plaintiff Defendant every odd even
Other: ______
Plaintiff Defendant every odd even
Other: ______
Plaintiff Defendant every odd even
Other: ______
Plaintiff Defendant every odd even
Other: ______
provided that the party required to pay child support is only entitled to claim the
exemption(s) if he/she is current on his/her child support obligation as of December 31 st
of the year in which the exemption(s) is claimed. The parties shall sign all necessary tax
forms to allow the other party to claim the exemption(s) as stated above.
13. 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.
14. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER: E ither party or, when appropriate, the
department of family services has the right to petition to enforce an order pursuant to
Wyo. Stat. §20 - 2 - 201 through 20 - 2 - 204, 20 - 2 - 310 and 20 - 2 - 311(d).
Contempt - Pursuant to Wyo. Stat. §20-2-204 and 20-2-310, a court
having jurisdiction to enforce or revise the decree may, upon
appropriate motion of either parent, require a parent to appear
before the court and show just cause why the parent should not be
held in contempt, upon a showing that the parent has willfully
violated the decree as to the care, custody, visitation and maintenance
of the children. The court may, in addition to any assessment it may
impose upon a finding that the parent is in contempt of court, award
attorney's fees, costs, and such other and further relief as the court
may deem necessary under the circumstances, to the parent aggrieved
by the violation of the decree, in order to enforce and require future
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compliance with the decree.
15. 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
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.
16. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS: Each party is ordered to take all steps
necessary to carry out the terms of the Decree, including but not limited to the
execution of documents.
17. 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 With Minor Children
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______.
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Witness my hand and official seal
______________________________
Notarial Officer
My Commission Expires:
I certify that I have read the foregoing Decree of Divorce With Minor Children
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
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Copies sent to:
Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Name and Address
Defendant/Defendant’s Attorney’s Name and Address
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