Wyoming Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Wyoming using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Wyoming divorces typically cost 57% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Wyoming
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Wyoming: What You Should Know
Wyoming uses the Income Shares Model under Title 20 of the state statutes, combining both parents' net monthly incomes to set the presumptive support obligation from a statutory table. Each parent then covers a share in proportion to their income, and Wyoming has a separate calculation for shared custody when each parent keeps the children for more than a set number of days. The guidelines run on net income, so taxes and certain deductions come out first. There is no flat income cap, and courts can deviate from the presumptive amount with written findings.
Key point: Wyoming applies the Income Shares Model on net monthly income, using the statutory table and a separate shared-custody calculation.
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Use your gross (before-tax) monthly income. If you are paid annually, divide by 12.
Use their gross (before-tax) monthly income. If they are paid annually, divide by 12.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.
Child Support in Wyoming - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Wyoming?
Wyoming uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support. Both parents' gross incomes are combined, and each parent's share of the total obligation is proportional to their share of the combined income.
Can child support be modified in Wyoming?
Yes. Either parent can request a child support modification if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, change in custody arrangements, or changes in the child's needs. Courts in Wyoming typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Wyoming?
Yes. Parenting time is a significant factor in child support calculations. When a parent has the children for a substantial portion of time (typically 40% or more overnights per year), child support is adjusted to reflect the additional direct costs that parent bears.
Is there an income cap for child support in Wyoming?
Wyoming does not set a specific income cap in its child support formula. However, courts have discretion to deviate from the guideline amount in cases with very high incomes.
How long does child support last in Wyoming?
Child support in Wyoming typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. Support may continue longer if the child has a disability or if the parents agree to extend support for college expenses.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.