Wyoming Divorce Package For Defendant With No Children Form

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This package of forms is provided by the Wyoming Courts to Defendants of divorce cases. In divorce cases, the term “Defendant” is used to refer to the spouse who did not file for the divorce.Use of this package is limited to Defendants of divorce cases not involving minor children.Download

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Divorce (No Minor Children )
Revised October 2012
Packet 4

Divorce
(No Minor Children)

Forms and Procedures

For Wyoming

DEFENDANT

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Published by
Citizens Access to Courts Committee
c/o Wyoming Supreme Court
2301 Capitol Avenue
Supreme Court Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002

List of Forms
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LIST OF FORMS – PACKET 4
DEFENDANT DIVORCE (NO MINOR CHILDREN )

1. List of Forms
2. Overview
3. Family Law Information and Instructions
4. Checklist
5. Answer to Complaint for Divorce
6. Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce
7. Initia l Disclosures
8. Request for Setting
9. Order Setting Divorce Trial and Requiring Pretrial Memorandums
10 . Pretrial Disclosures

*All underlined forms are required in a divorce with children action where the parties
agree on all of the issues. The rest of the documents required to be filed with the Clerk to
complete the divorce action are contained in the Plaintiff’s Packet. It is recommended
that you work with the Plaintiff to ensure all necessary forms are filled out correctly and
completely. You wi ll also need to sign the Decree of Divorce that is contained in the
Plaintiff’s Packet before your divorce can be completed if you agree on all of the
issues.
**Other forms may be required by your Court.

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OVERVIEW

People who appear for themselves without an attorney are considered to be “self -
represented” and are also known as “pro se” litigants. This packet is often referred to as
the “pro se divorce packet .” These packets work best when parties are abl e to agree and
become more difficult when there are children, disagreements about property, financial
interests, violence, harassment or coercion. Many areas of family law are very
complicated, and some courts in the State of Wyoming require certain thing s that others
courts do not. Therefore, it is not possible to include all legal solutions available to
people in a divorce action in a single packet. Again , this packet will be most useful for
people involved in an uncontested divorce (i.e., you both agr ee on all matters) . There
are other types of actions available, including temporary orders on child custody, support,
alimony and restraining orders that are not included in this packet and might be easier to
obtain with an attorney. These forms have bee n created to benefit the majority of people
who represent themselves while also understanding that people with complex or
emergency circumstances may continue to find themselves better served by getting an
attorney. We hope you find this packet and the r esources that it contains helpful.

This information packet is intended to provide general information to obtain a
divorce.
There is no guarantee these forms are still accurate and/or current. The
information in this packet is not int ended to replace an attorney.
If you represent yourself, YOU PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. You must
decide which forms apply to your situation.
DO NOT USE all forms, as some forms may not apply.
Fill out the necessary forms completely and correctly.

Print or type all of the documents. DO NOT SIGN YOUR NAME WHERE
THE JUDGE OR CLERK SHOULD SIGN.

DOMESTIC/FAMILY VIOLENCE:
If you or your children have been a victim of family (domestic) violence, it is recommended that you find
an attorney to help you. There m ay be assistance available even if you cannot afford an attorney.
Contact the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (1 -307 -755 -0992), Legal
Aid of Wyoming ( 1 -877 -432 -9955) or the Wyoming State Bar (1 -307 -632 -9061) www.wyomingbar.or g.
If you have concerns about confidential information such as addresses and/or social security numbers,
please consult an attorney and do not attempt to do this on your own. You should also know that
Protection Orders and Stalking Orders are available fr ee of charge at the circuit court clerk’s office.
Please call the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault for assistance in
obtaining domestic violence protection or stalking orders (1 -307 -755 -0992). If you have ever obtained a
pro tection order involving your spouse, you should include this information in the Complaint for Divorce
or Counterclaim under the “Other Proceedings” section.

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LAWS: All laws and rules that apply to attorneys apply to you. It is your
responsibility to properly prepare and file the necessary documents. The Judge wi ll n ot
sign orders that are incorrect or incomplete, nor will the Judge give you legal advice
or make corrections for you.

You should read Title 20 of the Wyoming Statutes (the divorce laws), and you
should also read the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure. Most of the District Courts in
the State of Wyoming have a courthouse library or county library where these laws and
rules can be read. You may also look up these laws and rules on the internet at:
www.courts .state.wy.us and clicking on “law library .” Some courts have special forms
they want you to use in addition to the forms contained in this packet. Check with the
clerk before you file your documents.

Clerks May Not Help You Fill Out the Forms. Unless your county has a court
facilitator, employees in the Clerk of District Court’s office and in the Judge’s office
cannot he lp you or give you legal advice.

The Judge Cannot Talk to You, Answer Your Questions or Assist You. Ex
parte communication is comm unication with the Judge with only one party present. If
you have something you need to tell the Judge, you must ask for a hearing and give
notice to the other party or file a written statement in the Court file and send a copy of
the written statement to the other party.

Situations that Need an Attorney. Federal law may impact the division of
retirement benefits, employer -provided health insurance, or other benefits which arise out
of the employment of either party , and your settlement terms may not be honored by the
employer or the plan administrator of the employee benefits plan if your divorce decree is
not properly completed or if a “qualified domestic relations order” (QDRO) is required.
In addition, in the division of retirement benefits, there may be tax consequences which
you may not anticipate. If your divorce involves issues like these, see an attorney to
discuss tax consequences or the terms of a QDRO, or, if dealing with insurance issues, a
“qualified medical child support order .”

In add ition to the above situations, you should consult an attorney if:
You are a vic tim of domestic/family violence
The other party hires an attorney
You or the other party are contemplating filing bankruptcy
You or the other party expect to receive money beca use of a personal
injury
You or the other party own a business
You or the other party have significant assets or debts
You or the other party own real estate

Truthfulness. It is absolutely essential that you be completely honest and
accurate in completin g all forms. There are penalties for attempting to mislead the Court.

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You should read Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 11 (representations to the
court) and Wyoming Statute § 6 -5-301 (perjury).

Unauthorized Practice of Law Notice. The purpose of this packet is to assist
those persons who are doing their own divorce. It may be an unauthorized practice of
law for a person who is not a licensed attorney to assist others in obtaining a divorce.
Such practice could subject a guilty party to punishmen t for contempt of court.

You are reminded that if you choose to continue without an attorney, you are
expected to know what to do and how to do it. The Wyoming Supreme Court has said:
“A pro se litigant (one without an attorney) will be granted no greate r right than any other
litigant and he must expect and receive…the same treatment as if represented by an
attorney…” In other words, if you do not have an attorney you will be held to the
same standards as a person with an attorney.

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FAMILY LAW INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

CONFIDENTIALITY: If you have concerns about keeping infor mation confidential, such as
your address and/or social security number, please consult an attorney. You should also know
that Domestic Violence Protection Orders or Stalking Orders are available free of charge at the
circuit court clerks’ offices. You may request assistance in obtaining Domestic Violence
Protection or Stalking Orders from your local domestic violence or sexual assault program or
you may cal l the Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (1-307 -755 -
0992) . There are also private attorneys who may be willing to assist clients in these matters. If
you have ever obtained a Domestic Violence Protection Order, this information should be
indicated in the Complaint for Divorce or the Counterclaim . A Domestic Violence Protection
Order generally will be in effect for up to one (1) year and , any provision included in that order
(such as child custody and/or support) will end when the order expires. If any orders are entered
as part of your divorce, custody or paternity action, those orders trump conflicting pro visions in a
domestic violence protection or stalking order.

Read through the following information and instructions befor e completing the forms.

Information :

A divorce action starts with the filing of the Complaint for Divorce . A Complaint for
Divorce is a written request to the court for a divorce. The person who originally asks for this
legal action is called the Plaintiff and remains the Plaintiff throughout the case. The Plaintiff
will file the Complaint for Divorce with the Clerk of the District Court , whose office is usually
located in the county courthouse or a branch of the county courthouse. A case number, al so
called a civil action number , is assigned and an official court file is opened. Delivering the
Complaint for Divorce to the Clerk’s office is called filing a case.

Once a case has been filed, a copy must be formally given to (a/k/a served on) the
Defendant. The person against whom the original legal action is being requested is called the
Defendant , and he or she is expected to answer the Complaint for Divorce . The Defendant
remains the Defendant throughout the case. Personal service of the Complaint for Divorce and
Summons on the Defendant by a Sheriff is required for the Complaint for Divorce unless the
defendant completes an Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Service form. Formal service is
required for the Complaint for Divorce so the Cour t has proof that the Defendant actually
received the papers. Other forms of service exist, but these are the easiest methods that meet the
formal service requirement for a Complaint for Divorce .

Case Number : When you start a lawsuit by filing the paperwork with the Clerk of the District Court, a
case number will be assigned by the Clerk. You must include that case nu mber on all further paperwork
in the “ caption .” The caption is the top section of a pleading, motion, and complaint stating the name of
the Plaintiff, Defendant, the District Court the case is filed in and the case number.

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Instructions :

STEP 1. Answer or Answer and Counterc laim.

Two options exist – you may either Answer the Complaint for Divorce or file an Answer and
Counterclaim. Both options are explained below:

OPTION A . Answer to Complaint for Divorce . If you have been served or have
signed an Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Service form, you should file an Answer to
Complaint for Divorce with the Clerk of District Court where the Complaint for Divorce was
filed. An Answer to Complaint for Divorce is a written document explaining to the court
exactly which prov isions you agree with and which provisions you deny. If you fail to answer, a
default judgment may be entered against you and your spouse may be entitled the relief he or she
asked for in the Complaint for Divorce .

You must fill in the caption. DO NOT f orget to include the case number. This is located in the
caption of the Summons and/or Complaint for Divorce .

i. Admit or Deny. To answer the papers, you should go through each and every
paragraph of the Complaint for Divorce and either “admit” or “de ny” each paragraph. If
you do not have sufficient information to either admit or deny a particular allegation, you
must state that in your Answer to Complaint for Divorce . If you disagree with something
and you fail to “deny” it in your Answer to Complai nt for Divorce , the Judge can find that
you admitted it.

ii. Time limit to answer. You have only a limited amount of time to file an
Answer to Complaint for Divorce . Generally, if you were served within the State of
Wyoming, you will have 20 days to fi le the Answer to Complaint for Divorce . If you
were served outside the State of Wyoming, you generally will have 30 days to file an
Answer to Complaint for Divorce . If you do not file an Answer to Complaint for Divorce
by your deadline, then your spouse may obtain a Decree of Divorce giving him/her
everything he/she requested in the Complaint for Divorce .

iii. Computation of Time Limits . In computing most time limits, unless otherwise
stated, the day the pleading is served shall not be included. The la st day of the period so
computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, or, when
the act to be done is the filing of a paper, a day on which weather or other conditions
have made the office of the clerk of the court inacc essible, in which event the period runs
until the end of the next day which is not one of the aforementioned days. When the
period of time prescribed or allowed is less than 11 days, intermediate Saturdays,
Sundays, and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation. A "legal holiday"
includes any day officially recognized as a legal holiday in this state by designation of the
legislature or appointment as a holiday by the governor.

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NOTE: If you have any question or concerns as to when the deadline to file the Answer to
Complaint for Divorce is, you should consult an attorney.

iv. Certificate of Service : Copies of all documents sent to or filed with the court
must be sent to the Plaintiff before the judge will consider them. This certificate is
included at the end of each document that requires it.

v. Copies. Make two (2) copies of the document. The original will be filed by the
Clerk of District Court, one copy is for the Plaintiff and the other copy is for you (the
Defendant). You will need to repeat this step for all documents you file with the Clerk’s
office.

OPTION B. Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce . If you want the Judge to grant
relief to you (for example, give you the divorce, award property to you, order your spouse to pay
alimony, take your previous last name back, etc.) you should file an Answer and Counterclaim
for Divorce . An Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce responds to the Complaint for Divorce
and gives you an opportunity to tell the court what you want to happen with the divorce. First,
you will go through each and every paragraph of the Complaint for Divorce and either “admit”
or “deny” each paragraph. Second, the Counterclaim for Divorce portion of the document asks
the Judge to give you what you want. You mu st fill out all of the information in the Answer and
Counterclaim for Divorce completely.

i Restoration of Wife’s previous name : The W ife should state whether or not she
would like to resume her prior name in either the Complaint for Divorce if she is th e
Plaintiff, or a Counterclaim if she is the Defendant. This is the W ife’s choice ONLY; the
Husband cannot demand that his W ife’s name be changed.

ii. Follow Step A(ii) through Step A(v ) above.

NOTE: If you have any question or concerns as to when th e deadline to file the Answer and
Counterclaim for Complaint for Divorce is, you should consult an attorney.

iii . Plaintiff’s Reply to Your Counterclaim. The Plaintiff must reply to the
Counterclaim . If you file a Counterclaim , the Plaintiff will have 2 0 days to “reply” by filing a
Reply to Counterclaim . The Plaintiff will either admit or deny the separate allegations in your
Counterclaim. If the Plaintiff fails to reply to the Counterclaim , you may be entitled to file
Default paperwork seeking the rel ief you request in your Counterclaim. The Default paperwork
is contained in a separate packet available on the self -help website or from the Clerk of District
Court’s office.

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STEP 2. Initial Disclosures. The law requires certain information be made
av ailable at least thirty (30) days after the Defendant is served, including a schedule of financial
assets; schedule of non -financial assets; schedule of all debts owed individually or jointly;
location(s) of safety deposit box(es); employment information; and information regarding other
income and retirement accounts .

EXCEPTON : If you and the Plaintiff agree on all issues in your divorce and you both are
signing the Decree of Divorce , then you do NOT need to complete the Initial Disclosures and
you can move on to Step 3 .

A. WHEN TO SERVE : Initial Disclosures must be sent to the Plaintiff (or his/her
attorney) WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU ARE SERVED. Be sure to keep a copy of
this document for your records.

B. DO NOT FILE THE INITIAL DISCLOSURES WITH THE CLERK . This
form is only given to the Plaintiff (or his/her attorney).

STEP 3. If you and the Plaintiff agree on all of the terms in the Decree of Divorce , sign
both documents in front of a Nota rial Officer . The Decree of Divorce will need to be filled out
co mplete ly, signed by you and the Plaintiff and both of your signatures need to be notarized.
When will your divorce become final ? Your divorce will not be final until the
judge signs the Decree of Divorce and it is filed with the Clerk of Court . It may take several
days for the judge to sign the Decree of Divorce . You must verify with the Clerk ’s office that
the Decree of Divorce has been file -stamped before you can be sure your divorce is final. The
time limit to appeal a decree begins to run from the day the Decree of Divorce is filed with the
Clerk ’s office.

STEP 4. If you and the Plaintiff do NOT agree on all issues of your
divorce, you will need to have a trial :
A. Trial . If you and the Plaintiff cannot agree on all issues, your case will have to be
heard and decided by a J udge at a trial.
Caution : It is strongly recommended that you hire or find an attorney to
represent you at trial, though you may represent yourself. You proceed at
your own risk and will be expected to know the laws.
B. Request a trial date. If the Plaintiff has NOT done so, y ou will need to request a
hearing by completing a Request for Setting . Write in “trial” where it asks the type of hearing.
Indicate how much time you think it will take for you and the other party to pres ent your
evidence and write that in (usually one (1) to three (3) hours). You also need to decide whether
or not you want a Court reporter to record the proceeding. If you request a Court reporter, you
will be responsible for paying the fees. SEE BELOW F OR DETAILS ON GETTING A COURT
REPORTER. If a hearing is not recorded by an official court reporter, a transcript of the hearing

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will not be available. It is very difficult to appeal the Judge’s decision if you do not get a Court
reporter to take down ever ything that is said at the trial.

 You must file the Request for Setting and the Order Setting Divorce Trial and
Requesting Pretrial Statements with the Clerk ’s office and someone there will fill in
the hearing date and time and mail a copy to you and th e other party. You will need
to provide an addressed, st amped envelope for you and the Plaintiff to the Clerk .

Once a trial date has been set, do the following:

C. Pretrial Disclosures . - Both parties must provide to other party AND
PROMPTLY FILE WIT H THE COURT the Pretrial Disclosures regarding the evidence that it
may present at trial. If you have questions, you should contact an attorney.

 When are the Pretrial Disclosures due? Unless otherwise directed by the
Court , these disclosures must be made at least 30 days before trial .

 Take the original and two (2) copies to the Clerk for filing. Keep one copy for
your records and send the other copy to the Plaintiff (or his/her attorney).

Settlement before trial. In the event that your case settles b efore the trial, you
must present the Court with the completed and signed Decree of Divorce in writing before the
Court will take the trial off of the schedule. There will be no continuances or canceling of the
trial date based on telephone calls. If you need a continuance, you should contact an attorney
for assistance in seeking one.

Court reporter. If you wish to have a Court reporter you are required to provide
notice to the official Court reporter at least three (3 ) working days before the matte r is set for
hearing. The three -day notice requirement will not be waived by the Court . The notice is
required for all civil matters including jury trials. Payment of the statutory reporting fee of
$45.00 per day must be paid to the official Court reporter prior to the commencement of the
hearing/trial. Checks for the statutory reporting fee shall be made payable to the Wyoming State
Treasurer.

Evidence and witnesses. At the hearing, you will need to present your evidence
and witnesses. If the Order Se tting Divorce Trial and Requesting Pretrial Statements is entered
(signed by the J udge), you must follow the terms and provide the Court with the information
requested in that document, including copies of exhibits you want to introduce at the trial and a
list of your proposed witnesses and what their testimony is going to be about within the time
frame ordered (usually 3 to 5 days prior to the trial). Under the law, the Judge cannot help you
or assist you at trial. You are on your own without an attorney .

Final Decision ( Decree of Divorce ). Following the trial, the J udge will make a
decision or may take the matter under advisement, meaning he or she will need to think further

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before m aking a determination. If the J udge instructs you, you must take that decision and type
it into the Decree of Divorce incorporating the J udge’s decision.

 You are again reminded that, if you choose to continue without an attorney,
you are expected to know what to do and how to do it. The judge will not
guide you through th e trial/hearing, tell you how to proceed or advise you on
the law.
When will your divorce become final ? Your divorce will not be final until the
judge signs the Decree of Divorce and it is filed with the Clerk of Court. It may take several
days for the j udge to sign the Decree of Divorce . You must verify with the Clerk’s office that
the Decree of Divorce has been file -stamped before you can be sure your divorce is final. The
time limit to appeal a decree begins to run from the day the Decree of Divorce is filed with the
Clerk’s office.

RECAP for Defendant’s Documents :
1. File an Answer or Answer and Counterclaim within 20 days from the date you were served (or 30
days if served out of state)
Mail a copy to the Plaintiff and keep a copy for your records
2. Complete the Initial Disclosures form and send to the Plaintiff within 30 days of being served
with the Complaint UNLESS you both agree on all issues. If you agree on all issues of your
divorce, you do not need to complete the Initial Disclosures form and you can move on to Step 3
below.
3. Assist the Plaintiff in filling out the Decree of Divorce if you both agree on all of the terms.
Sign the Decree of Divorce in front of a Nota rial Officer .
4. If you and the Plaintiff do NOT agree on all of the terms, and a trial is needed, follow these steps:
a. File a Request for Setting and Order Setting Divorce Trial and Requiring Pretrial
Statements ONLY if the Plaintiff has NOT done so.
b. Take an original and two (2) copies of the Order Setting Divorce Trial and Requiring
Pretrial Statements for filing with the Clerk and two (2) addressed, stamped envelopes
(one addressed to you and one to the Plaintiff with enough postage to cover the cost of
mailing the Order Setting Divorce Trial and Requiring Pretrial Statements to you and the
Plaintiff ).
c. File your Pretrial Disclosures 30 days before the trial date.
Mail a copy to the Plaintiff and keep a copy for your records (do not file with the
Court)
d. At least 3 working days before the trial, request a court report, if desired (a nd if the
Plaintiff has not done so)
e. Attend the Trial
f. Complete and file any additional documents required by your Court.

Your divorce is final when the Decree of Divorce has been signed by the Judge and filed by the Clerk.

Checklist for Packet 4
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CHECKLIST FOR PACKET 4
DEFENDANT DIVORCE (NO MINOR CHILDREN )

Th is form is required in all divorce cases where you and the Plaintiff agree on all
of the issues:
Answer
You will also need to work with the Plaintiff to complete the Decree of Divorce and sign
it in front of a Nota rial Officer .

STEP 1. If you were served with a copy of the Summons and Complaint for Divorce or
if you signed an Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Service, file one of the following:
Answer; OR
Answer and Counterclaim
Take an original and 2 copies of the Answer or Answer and Counterclaim
to the Clerk for filing
Mail a copy to the Plaintiff and k eep a copy for your records.
STEP 2. Complete the Initial Disclo sures
Send the Initial Disclosures to the Plaintiff within 30 days after you were
personally served by the Sheriff or signed the Ackn owledgment and
Acceptance of Service form. DO NOT FILE the Initial Disclosures with
the Court.
Exception : If you and the Plaintiff agree on all issues in your divorce and
you both are signing the Decree of Divorce , then you do NOT need to
complete the Initial Disclosures and you can move on to Step 4 .
STEP 3. If you and the Plaintiff agre e on all of the terms in the Decree of Divorce , sign
it in front of a Nota rial Officer .
Sign the Decree of Divorce
A copy will be mailed to you if the Judge signs the Decree of Divorce.

Your divorce will be complete when the Judge signs the Decree of Divorce and it is
filed with the Clerk.

STEP 4. If you and the Plaintiff do NOT agree on all of the issues of your divorce, fill
out and file the following forms and attend the trial to finish your Divorce:

*Caution: It is strongly recommended that you hire or find an attorney to represent
you at trial, even though you may represent yourself. You proceed at your own risk
and will be expected to know the rules and laws.

If the Plaintiff has NOT requ ested, a trial date, you must request one.
Request for Setting
Order Setting Divorce Trial and Requesting Pretrial Statements
(Judge will fill out date and time)

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Take original and two copies to the Clerk for filling .
Take an envelope addressed to you with postage for the Clerk to
mail a copy of the Order Setting Divorce Trial and Requesting
Pretrial Statements to you .
Take an envelope addressed to the d efendant wit h postage for the
Clerk to mail a copy of the Order Setting Divorce Trial and
Requesting Pretrial Statements to the Plaintiff .
Mail a copy of the Request for Setting to the Plaintiff and keep a
copy for your records.

Once a trial date ha s been set, do the following:

Pretrial Disclosures and Pretrial Memorandum
File at least 30 days before the trial date
Take original and two copies to the Clerk for filing
Mail a copy to the Plaintiff and k eep a copy for your records
At least 3 working days before the trial, request a court reporter, if desired
(and if the Plaintiff has not done so).
Attend the Trial : Present your evidence and wi tnesses.
Additional Forms : The Court may also require additional forms
depending on the county where your case is filed. As k the Clerk if any
additional forms are required.
Copies and Envelopes for each additional fo rm:
Take an original and 2 copies of each additional form to the
Clerk for filing .
Mail a copy of any additional form filed with the Clerk to
the Plaintiff and k eep a copy for your records .

Your divorce will be complete when the Judge signs the Decree of Divorce and it is
filed with the Clerk.

Answer to Complaint for Divorce
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STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) ss
COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff:____________________________, ) Civil Ac tion Case No. ___________
(Print name of person filing) )
)
vs. )
)
Def endant: __________________________ . )
(Spouse) (Print name)

ANSWER TO COMPLAINT

1. Defendant admits the allegations in Par agraphs ______
(list paragraphs that are accurate statements)
of Plaintiff’s Complaint for Divorce .

2. Defendant denies the allegations in Paragraphs
(list paragraphs that you believe are not accurate )
of Plaintiff’s Complaint for Divorce .

3. Defendant does not have information sufficient to either admit or deny the allegations
in Paragraphs .
WHEREFORE , Defendant respectfully requests that the court find generally in
her/his favor and against the Plaintiff, that Plaintiff take nothing by way of his/her
Complaint for Divorce , and for such other and further relief as the court deems just an d
proper.
DATED this _______ day of ___________________________, 20___.

Signature
Printed Name:
Address:

Phone:

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C E R T I F I C A T E O F S E R V I C E

I certify that on (date) the original of this document
was filed with the Clerk of District Court; and, a true and accurate copy of th is document
was served on the other party by Hand Delivery OR Faxed to this number
OR by placing it in the United State s mail, postage pre -paid, and
addressed to the following:

(Print Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Name and Address)

TO: ______________________________________

______________________________________

_____________________________________ _

Your signature

Print name

-------------------------------------------------- Fill in, if applicable ----------------------------------
Pursuant to Rule 102(a)(1)(B) of the Wyoming Uniform Rules of District Cou rt the
following attorney has participated in the preparation of this pleading but said attorney is
NOT deemed to have entered an appearance in this matter:
_________________________________
Attorney’s Name

Attorney’s Address/Telephone:
_________________ _________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint
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STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) ss
COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff:____________________________, ) Civil Ac tion Case No. ___________
(Print name of person filing) )
)
vs. )
)
Def endant: __________________________ . )
(Spouse) (Print name)

ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM TO COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

The Defendant set s forth the following as the answer s and response s to Plaintiff’s
Complaint for Divorce :
1. Defendant a dmits the allegations in Par agraphs
(list paragraphs that are accurate statements)
of Plaintiff’s Complaint for Divorce .

2. Defendant denies the allegations in Paragraphs
(list paragraphs that you believe are not accurate )
of Plaintiff’s Com plaint for Divorce .

3. Defendant does not have information sufficient to either admit or deny the allegations in
Paragraphs .

WHEREFORE , Defendant respectfully requests that the court find generally in her/his
favor and against the Plaintiff, that Plaintiff take nothing by way of his/her Complaint for
Divorce , and for such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper.

COUNTER CLAIM

DEFENDANT , Husband Wife , sets forth t he following as the counter claim to
Plaintiff’s Complaint for Divorce :

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1. Defendant is a resident of ___________________ County Wyoming, and has lived in the
State of Wyoming for more than sixty (60) days immediately prior to the filing of this
Complaint . (If not, did marriage take place in Wyoming and has the Defendant resided in this
state from the time of the marriage until the filing of the complaint? yes no).

2. Plaintiff and Defendant were married to each other on in
(Date of Marriage )
.
(City, County and State where marriage took place )

3. The Plaintiff and Defendant separated on .
(Date of Separation )

4. Irreconcilable di fferences exist in the marriage and Defendant is the aggrieved party in this
case and should be grant ed a divorce from the Defendant.

5. The Defendant and I do not have any minor children, either natural or adoptive.

6. To the best of Defendant’s knowledge,

Wife is not pregnant, OR
Wife 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):
Th e 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.

7. The parties have accumulated certai n property and debts during the course of their
marriage, which should be equitably divided by the Court.
8. The Court should award Plaintiff OR Defendant spousal support/alimony in a
reasonable amount to be determined by the court; OR
Neither party shall be awarded spousal support/alimony.

9. The Wife’s previous name may be restored if she desires.

WHEREFORE , the Defendant respectfully requests that the Court:

1. Grant the Defendant a divorce from t he Plaintiff and dissolv e the marriage;

2. Order a just and equitable division of the marital property and debts;

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3. Order that:
No party is entitled to spousal support /alimony ; OR
Reasonabl e spousal support sho uld be paid by Plaintiff, OR Defendant as the
circumstances and facts may require;

4. Order that the wife resume her previous name at the conclusion of this lawsuit if she
wishes; and

5. Order such other and further relie f as the Court deems just and equitable.

DATED this _____ day of ___________________, 20 _______.

Signature
Printed Name:
Address:

Phone Number:

C E R T I F I C A T E O F S E R V I C E

I certify that on (date) the original of this document w as
filed with the Clerk of District Court; and, a true and accurate copy of th is document was served
on the other party by Hand Delivery OR Faxed to this number
OR by placing it i n the United States mail, postage pre -paid, and addressed to the following:

(Print Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Name and Address)

TO: ______________________________________

______________________________________

___________________ ___________________

Your signature

Print name

Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint
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-------------------------------------------------- Fill in, if applicable ------------------------------------ ------
Pursuant to Rule 102(a)(1)(B) of the Wyoming Un iform Rules of District Court the following
attorney has participated in the preparation of this pleading but said attorney is NOT deemed to
have entered an appearance in this matter:
_________________________________
Attorney’s Name

Attorney’s Address/T elephone:
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

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STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) ss ) ss
COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff: ____________________________, ) Civil Action Case No. __________
(Print name of person filing) )
)
vs. )
)
Defendant: __________________________ . )
(Spouse) (Print name)

INITIAL DISCLOSURES

The following initial disclosures are submitted by the Plaintiff pursuant to Wyoming Rule
of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1.1). This information is required in all divorc e proceedings to the
extent that the information pertains to a particular claim or defense in the action. This
information must be made available to the opposing party’s attorney or the opposing party if he
or she does not have an attorney for the divorce action within thirty (30) days after the Defendant
has been served with the Complaint for Divorce . For any of the following disclosures that do
not pertain to you, write “not applicable” on the appropriate schedule .
1. A schedule of financial assets owned individually or jointly, such as savings or
checking accounts, stocks, bonds, cash or cash equivalents, including the name and address of
the depository, the date such account was established, the type of account, the account number,
and whether the accou nt is acknowledged to be a marital asset or asserted to be a non -marital
asset and, if asserted to be a non -marital asset, an explanation of the legal and factual basis for
such assertion. (See attached Schedule of Financial Assets .)
2. A schedule of non -financial assets , such as personal or real property (i.e. house,
land, vehicles, household items, etc.) owned individually or jointly, including the purchase price
and the date of purchase or acquiring the property , the present market value, any indebtednes s
relating to such asset, the state of record ownership, whether purchased from marital asset s or

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obtained by gift or inheritance, and whether acknowledged to be a marital asset or asserted to be
a non -marital asset and, if asserted to be a non -marital ass et, an explanation of the legal and
factual basis for such assertion. (See attached Schedule of Non -Financial Assets .)
3. A schedule of all debts owed individually or jointly, identifyi ng the date any
obligation was in curred, the spouse in whose name the debt was incurred, the present amount of
all debts and monthly payments, the use to which the money was put which caused the debt to
arise, identification of any asset which serves as security for such debt, and an acknowledgement
of whether each debt is a marital or non -marital debt, and if asserted to be a non -marital debt, an
explanation of the legal and factual basis for such assertion. (See attached Schedule of Debts .)
4. A schedule of safe deposit boxes, including the name and address of the
institut ion where the box is located, the box number, the name and addre ss of the individual(s)
who has access to the box, an inventory of the contents, and the value of the assets located
therein. (See attached Schedule of Safety Deposit Boxes .)
5. A schedule of employment, including the name and address of your employer;
gross monthly wage; payroll deduction(s), specifically identifying the type and amount; the
amount of other benefits including transportation, employer contributions to health care, and
employer contributions to retirement accounts; and outstanding bonuses. (See attached Schedule
of Employment .)
6. A schedule of all other sources of income, including the name and address of the
source and the amount and date the income was received. (See attached Schedule of Other
Income .)
7. A schedule of all retirement accounts or benefits, including the name and address
of the institution holding the accounts or benefits, the present value if readily ascertainable, the
initial date of any account, the expected p ayment upon retirement and the specific retirement
date, and the value of the account at the date of the marriage if the account existed prior to
marriage. (See attached Schedule of Retirement Accounts or Benefits .)

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8. If seeking custody , or a change in cu stody , set forth the facts believed to support
your claim of superior entitlement to custody. In addition, as to a change of custody, set forth
the facts comprising a sub stantial change in circumstances and disclose any supporting
documentation. (See atta ched Schedule of Custody .)
9. NOTE: Supplementation of disclosures and responses. Wyoming Rules of Civil
Procedure 26(e)(1): A party who has made a disclosure or responded to a request for discovery
with a disclosure or response is under a duty to supple ment or correct the disclosure or response
to include information thereafter acquired, if ordered by the court or in the following
circumstances:
A party is under a duty to supplement at appropriate intervals, its
disclosures if the party learns that in some material respect the information
disclosed is incomplete or incorrect and if the additional or corrective
information has not otherwise been made known to the other parties during
the discovery process or in writing.

DATED this _____ day of __ ___________, 20___.

Signature
Printed Name:
Address:
Phone Number:

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C E R T I F I C A T E O F S E R V I C E
I certify that on (date) a true and accurate copy of th is
document was served on the other party by Hand Delivery OR Faxed to this number
OR by placing it in the United States mail, postage pre -paid, and
addressed to the following:
(Print Other Party’s/Other Party’s Attorney’s Name and Address)

TO: _____ _________________________________

______________________________________

Your signature

Print name

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SCHEDULE -A
Not Applicable Financial Assets
Name and Address of
Depository
Account Number Type of Account Source of Funds Acknowledged to be a
Marital Asset or not**
Award to Husband/ Wife
1.Savings/Checking Accounts:

2. Stocks:

3. Bonds:

4. Cash:

5. Cash Equivalents:

6. Other Financial Assets:

**If not a marital asset, an explanation of legal and factual basis for such assertion is required.
Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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SCHEDULE -B
Not Applicable Non -Financial Assets
Description of Asset How Acquired:
1. Gift
2. Inheritance
3. Marital
Acquired By:
1. Husband
2. Wife
3. Joint
Record Ownership:
1. Joint
2. Individual
3. Other
Date Acquired Present Market
Value
Award to
Husband/ Wife
Other information
List Personal Property
(i.e., household
furnishings, jewelry, etc.)

Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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SC HEDULE -B
Not Applicable Non -Financial Assets
Description of Asset How
Acquired:
1-Gift
2-Inheritance
3-Marital
Acquired By:

1-Husband
2-Wife
3-Joint
Record Ownership:
1. Joint
2. Individual
3. Other
Date of
Acquisition
Present Market
Value
Award to
Husband/ Wife
Other Information
List All Vehicles by
Year, Model & VIN
Number
a.

Oth er Personal Property
a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

$
$
$
$

a.
b.
c.
d.

Real Property
a.

b.
Interest in Any Business
a.
b.
c.

a.
b.
c.

$
$
$

a.
b.
c.

Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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SCHEDULE -B
Not Applicable Non -Financial Assets
Description of Asset How
Acquired:
1-Gift
2-Inheritance
3-Marital
Acquired By:

1-Husband
2-Wife
3-Joint
Record Ownership:
1-Joint
2-Individual
3-3rd Party/
Partnership
Date of
Acquisition
Present Market
Value
Award to
Husband/Wife
Other Information
Collectibles (Guns,
Coins, Stamps, Antiques,
Etc.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i
j.
k.
l.
m.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.

Any Other Assets
a.

b.
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SCHEDULE -C
Not Applicable Debts (Incurred Individually or Jointly)
Name of Creditor and
Account #
Date Obligation
Was Incurred
Individual or Marital
Debt
Monthly Payment

Due Date/ Amt.
What You Received For
Obligation or Use to
Which Money was Put
Current Balance of
Obligation
Proposed Responsible
Party
Husband/Wife
1.

Acct. #:
/
/
/
/

Acct.#:
/
/
/
/

Acct.#
/
/
/
/

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SCHEDULE -D
Not Applicable Safe Deposit Boxes
1. Name and Address of
Institution Where Located
2. Box Number
All Names to Whom Box is
Registered
Identity of All Who Have Access Inventory of Contents Value
1.

Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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SCHEDULE -E
Not Applica ble Employment
Employer’s Name and Address Gross Monthly Wage and Payroll
Deductions (Identify Type and Amount)
Other Benefits and Amount Received
(including transportation, employer
contributions to health care, and employer
contributions to retirement account)
Outstanding Bonuses
1. Amount
2. Date Due
Gross:

Fed Tax:
FICA (Social Security):
Medicare:
Children’s Health Ins. Premiums:

Total Deductions:
Net:

Gross:

Fed Tax:
FICA (Social Security):
Medicare:
Children’s Health Ins. Premiums:

Total Deductions:
Net:

Gross:

Fed Tax:
FICA (Social Security):
Medicare:
Children’s Health Ins. Premiums:

Total Deductions:
Net:

Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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SCHEDULE -F
Not Applicable Other Income (Not Previously Indicated Herein)
Source: Amount Received Date Received
1. Compensation as a Contractor

2. Temporary Total Disability

3. Permanent Partial Disability

4. Permanent Total Disability Payments

5. Unempl oyment

6. Disability

7. Annuity

8. Retirement Benefits

9. Any Other Payments Made By Any Payor

Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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Not Applicable SCHEDULE -G
Retirement Accounts or Benefits (Annuities, Pensions, Profit Sharing, Certificate of Deposits, IRA’s, 401K’s, Retirement Plans , etc.)
Carrier or
Administrating
Agency, Address and
Description of the
circumstances under
which you may draw
on benefits
ID
Numb er
Type of
Plan
Loans Against Plan Date Plan
Acquired
Expected Date
of Retirement
Value of
Account on Date
of Marriage
Present Value Marital Asset
(Y/N)**
1.

Attach additional sheets of paper if needed

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SCHEDULE -H
Not Applicable Custody
1. If you are seeking custody, set forth the facts supporting your claim to superior entitlement to custody:

A. I have been the primary caretaker of the child(ren) as follows:

B. I have a good quality of relationship with the child(ren) as follows:

C. I have the ability to take care of the child(ren) as follows:

D. I am the more fit and competent parent to have custody as follows:

E. I am willing to support my child(ren) maintaining a relationship with both parents as follows:

F. I have the physical ability to care for the child(ren) as follows:

G. Other

Attach additional s heets of paper if needed

Request for Settin g
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STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) ss
COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff:____________________________, ) Civil Ac tion Case No. ___________
(Print name of person filing) )
)
vs. )
)
Def endant: __________________________ . )
(Spouse) (Print name)

REQUEST FOR SETTING

The Plaintiff OR Defendant requests a time and date for a hearing /trial in
the District Court. The hearing /trial wi ll take approximately ________ hours/ minutes and
will address the following issues:

1) The parties have reached an agreement (both parties have signed the
Decree of Divorce and this Court requires a hearing before it will enter a Decr ee of
Divorce ). (NOTE: submit the Order Setting Hearing if this option is selected); OR
2) Default was entered against Plaintiff OR Defendant and this Court
requires a hearing before it will enter a Decree of Divorce . (NOTE: submit the Order
Setting Hearing if this option is selected); OR
3) The parties are not able to agree on all of the terms of the divorce and a
hearing is needed on the following issues:
Prop erty distribution
Motion for _______________________________
Other: __________________________________
(NOTE: submit the Order Setting Hearing if this option is selected)

4) The parties are not able to agree on any issues and a trial is needed for a
Divorce (No Minor Children) . (NOTE: submit the Order Setting Divorce Trial and
Requiring Pretrial Statements ); OR

5) Any party requesting the reporting of a particular matter by the official court
reporter shall make a request by phone to the appropriate official court reporter at least
three (3) working days before the matt er is set for hearing. The clerk will be able to
inform you which court reporter to contact. The three -day notice requiremen t will not be
waived by the Court. The notice is required for all civil matters including jury trials.
Payment of the statutory reporting fee of $45.00 per day shall be paid to the official court
reporter prior to the commencement of the hearing/trial. C hecks for the statutory

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reporting fee shall be made payable to the Wyoming State Treasurer. If a hearing is not
record ed by a n official court reporter, a transcript of the hearing will not be available. It
is very difficult to appeal the Judge’s decision if you do not have a transcript of
everyt hing that is said at the trial. Rule 904 and 905 of the Uniform Rules of the District
Courts of the State of Wyoming.

DATED this ______ day of _____________________, 20____.

Signatu re
Printed Name:
Address:
Phone Number:

C E R T I F I C A T E O F S E R V I C E

I certify that on (date) the original of this document
was filed with the Clerk of District Court; and, a true and accurate copy of th is document
was served on the othe r party by Hand Delivery OR Faxed to this number
OR by placing it in the United States mail, postage pre -paid, and
addressed to the following:

(Insert Other Party’s/Other Party’s Attorney’s Nam e and Address)

TO: ______________________________________

______________________________________

Your signature

Print name

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STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) ss
COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff:____________________________, ) Civil Action Case No. ___________
(Print name of person filing) )
)
vs. )
)
Defe ndant:__________________________. )
(Spouse) (Print name)

ORDER SETTING DIVORCE TRIAL
AND REQUIRING PRETRIAL STATEMENTS

THIS MATTER having come before the Court upon a Request for Setting , and the Court
being generally advised in the premises;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a trial of the above matter is hereby scheduled for
Courtroom No. ____ of the ______________ County Courthouse, ______________, Wyoming on
the _____ day of ________, 20___ commencing at __:____ o’clock __ .m .
(___ _) minutes/hour(s)/day(s) has been set aside for the trial of this matter.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party shall file and serve on the opposing party or
their attorney, if represented , no later than five (5) days prior to the trial , the party’s sworn statement
setting forth the facts, to the best of the party’s knowledge and belief, called for by Section “A” of
the attached list of information, and a statement by counsel (attorney) , if any, of the client’s position
and proof as called for by Section “B.” These filings are required to narrow and simplify the issues,
prevent surprise and to eliminate unnecessary proof. The material may be presented in narrative
form but must be complete for purposes called for by this order. To avoid d uplication, the parties or
their attorneys, if any, may submit a joint statement of those items not in dispute.
Any party requesting the reporting of a particular matter by the offic ial court reporter
shall make a request by phone to the appropriate offic ial court reporter at least three (3)
working days before the matter is set for hearing. The clerk will be able to inform you which

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court reporter to contact. The three -day notice requirement will not be waived by the Court.
The notice is required for a ll civil matters including jury trials. Payment of the statutory
reporting fee of $45.00 per day shall be paid to the official court reporter prior to the
commencement of the hearing/trial. Checks for the statutory reporting fee shall be made
payable to the Wyoming State Treasurer. If a hearing is not recorded by an official court
reporter, a transcript of the hearing will not be available. It is very difficult to appeal a
decision if you do not have a transcript of everything that is said at the tria l. Rule 904 and 905
of the Uniform Rules of the District Courts of the State of Wyoming .
In the event that this case settles, the parties are informed that there will be no change in the
scheduling of this matter by the Court until such time as the settl ement is reduced to writing and a
written agreement is presented to the court. There will be no continuances or canceling of the trial
date based on telephone calls.
DATED this ______ day of , 20____.

_________________________________________
DISTRI CT COURT JUDGE

Copies sent to:

Plaintiff/Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Name and Address

Defendant/Defendant’s Attorney’s Name and Address

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SECTION “A”
SWORN STATEMENT OF PARTY
Items to be included:
1. Personal data and hist ory relevant to the issues, including the parties’ name s, age s, prior
marriages, if any, present living situation of the parties and their immediate family. This item calls
for a brief but comprehensive statement of the party's personal history as it may relate to the divorce
litigation.

2. Present employment , including identity and location of employer, nature of the job, length of
employment, gross and net income and benefits, including health and accident coverage, if any, its
convertibility to non -group plan in event of loss of employment, terms of retirement program, all
deductions from salary or wages, and prospects for the continuation of the employment.

3. Employment history and employability , including previous employment and incomes,
education, training and work experience affecting employability. Include any other factors
substantially affecting employability.

4. Other income , whatever the source.

5. All assets showing source of the asset (i.e., jointly purchased, gift prior to marriage), pr esent
value, basis of statement of value and statement of present salability.

6. Liabilities , including amount, source, terms of the indebtedness.

7. Any other information which counsel, or the party, believe to be material to the determination
of the is sues.

SECTION “B”
STATEMENT OF COUNSEL

Statement of the case by counsel of the client's position with respect to:
1. Division of assets and allocation of liabilities.

2. If alimony is claimed, the basis of the claim and the amount and duration propose d by the
party.

3. If client claims exclusive or superior entitlement to "the divorce," the reasons for that
position.

4. List of witnesses and specific summary of expected testimony.

5. Exhibits.

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STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT
) ss
COUNTY OF ________________ ) _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Plaintiff:____________________________, ) Civil Action Case No. __________
(Print name of person filing) )
)
vs. )
)
Defe ndant:__________________________. )
(Spouse) (Print name)

PRETRIAL DISCLOSURES

Plaintiff OR Defendant submits the following initial disclosures, pursuant to
Wyoming Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3), requi red in pretrial proceedings. This information
must be made available to the opposing party or the opposing party’s counsel and the Court at
least thirty (30) days before the trial.
A. The name and, if not previously provided, the address and telephone num ber of
each witness, separately identifying those whom the party expects to present and those whom the
party may call if the need arises.
NOTE : Unless otherwise directed by the court, these disclosures must be made at
least 30 days before tr ial . Within 14 days thereafter, unless a different time is
specified by the court, a party may serve and promptly file with the Clerk of
District Court a list disclosing (i) any objections to the use under Rule 32 (a) of a
deposition designated by another party under Rule 26(a)(3)(B), and (ii) any objection,
together with the grounds therefor e, that may be made to the admissibility of materials
identified under Rule 26(a)(3)(C). Objections not so disclosed, other than objections
under Rules 402 and 403 of t he Wyoming Rules of Evidence, are waived unless
excused by the court for good cause.

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B. The designation of those witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented
by means of a deposition and, if no t taken stenographically (i.e. by a court reporter), a transcript
of the pertinent portions of the deposition testimony.
C. An appropriate identification of each document or other exhibit, including
summaries of other evidence, separately identifying thos e which the party expects to offer and
those which the party may offer if the need arises.
NOTE: Supplementation of disclosures and responses. Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure
26(e)(1) states that: A party who has made a disclosure or responded to a requ est for discovery
with a disclosure or response is under a duty to supplement or correct the disclosure or response
to include information thereafter acquired, if ordered by the court or in the following
circumstances:
A party is under a duty to suppleme nt at appropr iate intervals, its disclosures if the party
learns that in some material respect the information disclosed is incomplete or incorrect and if
the additional or corrective information has not otherwise been made known to the other
parties durin g the discovery process or in writing.

DATED this _____ day of _____________, 20___.
Signature
Printed name:
Address:

Phone Number:

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C E R T I F I C A T E O F S E R V I C E
I certify that on (date) the original of this d ocument w as
filed with the Clerk of District Court; and, a true and accurate copy of th is document was served
on the other party by Hand Delivery OR Faxed to this number
OR by placing it in the United States mail, postage pre -paid, and addressed to the following:

(Insert Other Party’s/Other Party’s Attorney’s Name and Address)

TO: ______________________________________

______________________________________

__________________ ____________________

Your signature

Print name

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(check one)
Name of Witness Address and Telephone
Number
Expect to call
witness to
testify
May call
witness to
testify if the
nee d arises

Additional sheets of paper are attached if needed
(check one)
Document or Exhibit Summary of Evidence Expect to
offer
May offer
if the need
arises

Additional sheets of paper are attached if needed

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