No-Fault Divorce in Wyoming
State-specific overview · Family Law
Wyoming grants no-fault divorce based on "irreconcilable differences" with no mandatory separation or waiting period required.
How Wyoming treats No-Fault Divorce
Wyoming allows either spouse to file for divorce by citing irreconcilable differences without proving wrongdoing or living apart. The court will grant the divorce without a mandatory waiting period, making Wyoming one of the faster no-fault divorce states. Wyoming courts focus on dividing property equitably rather than assigning fault, though the state is not a community property jurisdiction. The process can be completed relatively quickly if both parties agree on major issues.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault Divorce 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.