Child Support in Wyoming
State-specific overview · Family Law
Wyoming uses a percentage-of-income model with statutory guidelines, and support generally terminates at age 19 or high school graduation.
How Wyoming treats Child Support
Wyoming applies child support guidelines under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-307, using a percentage of the obligor's adjusted gross income based on the number of children. The percentages range from 20% for one child to 35% for five or more children. Child support generally terminates when the child reaches age 19 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later, unless the child is disabled or the parties agree otherwise. Wyoming courts may deviate from the guideline percentage if the obligor's income exceeds $150,000 or other circumstances warrant adjustment.
The general definition of Child Support
Court-ordered payments from one parent to the other for a child's living expenses.
Child support is money that a court requires one parent to pay to the other parent (or guardian) to help cover the child's expenses like food, housing, education, and healthcare. The amount is usually calculated using state guidelines that consider both parents' incomes, the number of children, and custody arrangements. Child support continues until the child reaches the age of majority, typically 18 or 21 depending on the state. It's a legal obligation separate from custody decisions.
Read the full Child Support entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Wyoming.