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Wyoming is a ?just and equitable distribution? state, so when the parties reach an impasse when it comes to dividing a marital estate, the court will step in. Just and Equitable does not necessarily mean equal, but what the court decides is fair.

If the child is 12 or older, the judge may consider the wishes of the child. The judge may consider the wishes of the child as long as the judge determines that the child is "of sufficient age and capacity." Wyoming law leaves it completely up to the judge whether he/she will consider the wishes of the child.

Once the clerk enters a default in the court record, the defendant is no longer able to file a response or otherwise participate in the case. The plaintiff can also request a judgment entered in his or her favor, at the same time as the default, or later. This is known as requesting a default judgment.

If you are petitioning to establish or modify child custody: You need to fill out the Petition to Establish Custody or Petition to Modify Custody. You file the petition in the court where the children lived for the last six months before filing. You also send a copy of the petition to the other side.

And unless you and your spouse can work through the emotional repercussions of an extramarital affair, infidelity can certainly play a central role in leading to the permanent breakdown of your marriage. But it isn't a legal reason for divorce (or "dissolution of marriage") in Wyoming.

A custody order can include any combination of joint, shared or sole custody depending on what the judge believes is in the child's best interests. As part of a custody order, the judge can order visitation as well.