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How does custody work in Wyoming?
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Child Support and Visitation in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the courts follow Wyoming Statutes, Title 20, Chapters 20-2-301 to 20-2-315 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Wyoming uses the Income Shares method to determine child support, which means that the level of support is determined by the income of both parents. check to learn more.
According to Wyoming law, the court my order joint, sole, or shared child custody according to what is determined to be in the best interests of the child. When awarding custody, Wyoming courts typically consider the following factors:
The quality of the relationship each child has with each parent.
The ability of each parent to provide adequate care for each child throughout each period of responsibility. check to learn more.