Just and Equitable Division in Wyoming
Wyoming courts make the disposition of property that appears just and equitable, with regard for the merits of the parties, their condition after the divorce, the source of the property and the burdens on it, and the statute sets no percentage.
The rule
“In granting a divorce, the court shall make such disposition of the property of the parties as appears just and equitable, having regard for the respective merits of the parties and the condition in which they will be left by the divorce, the party through whom the property was acquired and the burdens imposed upon the property for the benefit of either party and children” (Wyo. Stat. 20-2-114(a)).
Just and equitable, not equal
The statute does not say equal, and it gives no percentage or presumption, so the court has broad discretion; the statute does not require an equal division.
Everything is before the court
The statute speaks of the property of the parties and does not exclude premarital, gifted or inherited property; the party through whom the property was acquired is one of the things the court weighs, which in practice makes source and timing of acquisition important evidence.
Equalizing
With a $520,000 net pool, an equal division gives each spouse $260,000; if you hold $430,000 of it, the equalizing payment to your spouse is $170,000. The Wyoming property division calculator shows the payment and lets you test a departure from 50%.
Alimony in the same sentence
The same subsection lets the court decree alimony, so the property award and any alimony are decided together.
Next steps
Gather account statements, deeds, loan balances and records showing how and when each asset was acquired, and see the four statutory considerations.
Frequently asked questions
How does Wyoming divide property in a divorce?
The court makes the disposition that appears just and equitable, with regard for the merits of the parties, their condition after the divorce, the source of the property and burdens on it.
Is Wyoming property division always equal?
No. The statute sets no percentage and no presumption of equal division.
Can Wyoming courts divide premarital property?
The statute does not exclude it; the party through whom property was acquired is a consideration.
Does Wyoming divide debts?
The court considers the burdens imposed on the property, and net amounts matter for the equalizing payment.
Is alimony decided with property in Wyoming?
Yes. Both are in section 20-2-114.
Official sources
A local family law attorney can review your situation — many offer a free consultation.
This is general information, not legal advice. It is based on the cited Wyoming statutes, rules and court opinions, and every case turns on its own facts. Confirm how the law applies to your situation with a licensed Wyoming attorney.