Free DWCP 5. Complaint for Divorce (with children) - Wyoming

Name of Person Filing: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone Number: STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF ________________ ) ) ss ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT _______________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT Civil Action Case No. _________________

Plaintiff:____________________________, ) (Print name of person filing) ) ) vs. ) ) Defendant:__________________________. )
(Spouse) (Print name)

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE (With Children)

PLAINTIFF, follows:

Husband

Wife, in this action for divorce, states and alleges as

1. 60-DAY REQUIREMENT: Plaintiff is a resident of the City of ___________________, County of ____________________, State of Wyoming, and has lived in the State of Wyoming for at least the past sixty (60) days without interruption. (If not, did marriage take place in Wyoming and has the plaintiff resided in this state from the time of the marriage until the filing of the complaint? yes no). Length of Current Residence in Wyoming: Dates:

2. DATE OF MARRIAGE: Place of marriage: ______________________________________________(City/County/State). 3. DATE OF SEPARATION: Date the parties separated: ___________________________. Irreconcilable differences exist in the

4. IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES: marriage; and

5. AGGRIEVED PARTY: Plaintiff is the aggrieved party in this case and should be granted a divorce from the Defendant;

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6. CHILDREN OF THE PARTIES: The Defendant and I are the parents, either natural or adoptive, of child(ren) who are: Under 18 years of age; Between the ages of 18-20 and still in high school or a program equivalent to high school; or Prevented from supporting him/herself due to a mental, emotional or physical impairment.
NOTE: IF NO CHILDREN FALL INTO ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES, STOP. YOU SHOULD BE USING THE PACKET AND FORMS FOR A DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN.

7.

CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION: That the child(ren) named in this complaint have have not been in the state of Wyoming for a period of six (6) months or more immediately before filing this Complaint. (If not, seek the advice of a lawyer before filing)

8. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION: Custody and visitation should be determined by this Court in this action; or, in the alternative, if the parties are able to agree on a parenting plan detailing custody and/or visitation in the best interests of the minor child(ren), then the Court should approve the parents' plan and make it part of a Divorce Decree in this case; ****If there is or has been domestic violence in the parties' relationship, you should seek knowledgeable advice and guidance in developing an appropriate and safe parenting plan**** 9. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN: The following information is required for each child, unless you have a court order or are operating under another law allowing you to maintain confidentiality of addresses or other identifying information. If the information in paragraphs 9 through 12 is not furnished, the court, upon motion of a party or its own motion, may stay the proceeding until the information is furnished. Attach a separate sheet, if necessary. Child's name: Birth date: Place of birth: Present address: Name(s) of person(s) with whom child/ren lived during the past 5 years Beginning Date Ending Date Present address of person(s) with whom child(ren) lived during this period

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Child's name: Birth date: Place of birth: Present address: Name(s) of person(s) with whom child/ren lived during the past 5 years Beginning Date Ending Date Present address of person(s) with whom child(ren) lived during this period

Child's name: Birth date: Place of birth: Present address: Name(s) of person(s) with whom child/ren lived during the past 5 years Beginning Date Ending Date Present address of person(s) with whom child(ren) lived during this period

Child's name: Birth date: Place of birth: Present address: Name(s) of person(s) with whom child/ren lived during the past 5 years Beginning Date Ending Date Present address of person(s) with whom child(ren) lived during this period

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10. OTHER CASES INVOLVING CHILD(REN): State whether you have participated as a party or witness or in any capacity in any other proceeding (court cases) concerning the custody, allocation of decision-making, or visitation/parenting time of any of the children listed in this Complaint in this or any other state: (If yes, please be specific regarding case number, court, state and nature of case, date of child-custody determination, if any, and child(ren)'s name(s)):

11. OTHER PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING PROTECTION ORDERS: State whether you have any information of any custody proceeding that could affect the current proceeding, including proceedings for enforcement and civil and criminal proceedings relating to domestic violence, protective orders, termination of parental rights and adoptions, and if so, identify the court, the state, the case number and the nature of the proceeding and child(ren)'s name(s):

12. CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS OF OTHERS: The following people are not parties in this matter, but have physical custody of the child(ren) or claim rights of parental responsibilities, legal custody or physical custody, or visitation/parenting time with the child(ren) (names and addresses of those persons): ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 13. PREGNANCY: To the best of Plaintiff'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 (date), (and, check one space below): The baby is due on or about The 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. 14. CHILD SUPPORT: Child support should be ordered to be paid by: Plaintiff OR Defendant in an amount determined by the Wyoming Child Support Guidelines.

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Ordering that the Plaintiff OR Defendant, OR Plaintiff and Defendant provide medical support, which may include dental, optical or other health care needs for their dependent children if insurance can be obtained through an employer or other group carrier, or if it is otherwise reasonably available; and that one (1) or both parents be liable to pay any medical expenses not covered by insurance

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and any deductible amount on the required insurance coverage in proportion to their respective incomes or as otherwise agreed or ordered by the court; 16. If you have already come to an agreement about the child(ren), or about support, please list that information here: (NOTE: the judge may or may not approve the terms of the agreement)

17. PROPERTY AND DEBTS: The Court should equitably divide the parties' property and debts, or if the parties are able to agree upon an equitable division of their property and debts, the Court should adopt the parties' agreement. 18. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY: The Court should award: Plaintiff Defendant Neither party spousal support/alimony in a reasonable amount to be determined by the court; or in the alternative if the parties are able to reach an agreement that the court make the parties' agreement part of any Divorce Decree is this case. (NOTE: Alimony is not required by law and, in Wyoming, the Supreme Court has held while alimony may be appropriate in some cases, an award of property is a preferable, modern substitute for alimony). 19. WIFE'S NAME (This is Wife's sole decision). That the Wife: a. Wants to have her previous name of ______________________ restored. b. Does not want to have her previous name restored. c. Not applicable.

20.

JURISDICTION: That this Court is the proper Court to decide this divorce action.

REQUESTS TO THE COURT: THE PLAINTIFF therefore requests that the Court enter an Order: 1. DIVORCE: Granting the Plaintiff a divorce from the Defendant and dissolving the marriage; 2. CUSTODY AND VISITATION: Awarding custody and visitation of the child(ren) named in this Complaint, whether by birth or adoption, in the best interest of the minor child(ren) or if the parties are able to agree upon a custody and/or visitation/parenting plan that is in the child(ren)'s best interest, that the court approve the parties' agreement and make it part of any Divorce Decree in this case; 3. Both parties have a continuing duty to inform the court of any custody or other proceeding concerning the child(ren) in this or any other state which may arise during this lawsuit; 4. CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS: Requiring both parties to submit current Confidential Financial Affidavits to establish child support;
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CHILD SUPPORT: Ordering that child support will be paid by: Plaintiff OR Defendant in an amount determined by the court using the Wyoming Child Support Guidelines; MEDICAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Ordering that the Plaintiff OR Defendant, OR Plaintiff and Defendant provide medical support, which may include dental, optical or other health care needs for their dependent children if insurance can be obtained through an employer or other group carrier, or if it is otherwise reasonably available; and that one (1) or both parents be liable to pay any medical expenses not covered by insurance and any deductible amount on the required insurance coverage in proportion to their respective incomes or as otherwise agreed or ordered by the court; 7. PROPERTY AND DEBT DISTRIBUTION: Equitably dividing the property and debts of the parties or approve an equitable division agreed upon by both Plaintiff and Defendant and submitted in writing to the Court; 8. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY): (NOTE: Alimony is not required by law and, in Wyoming, the Supreme Court has held while alimony may be appropriate in some cases, an award of property is a preferable, modern substitute for alimony); That neither party should pay the other spousal support; That reasonable spousal support be paid by Plaintiff, OR circumstances and facts may require; 6.

5.

Defendant as the

9. NAME CHANGE: That the wife resume her previous name at the conclusion of this lawsuit if she wishes. NOTE: If you are not the wife who is requesting to have her former name restored, the court must have a written request from the wife who wants her name restored to change the name; 10. OTHER RELIEF: For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

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STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF ____________

) ) ss. )

The Plaintiff, ___________________________________, under the penalty of perjury, verifies that she/he has read the Complaint, knows the contents of the Complaint, and that the statements in the Complaint are true to the best of her/his own knowledge. (Truthfulness. It is absolutely essential that you be completely honest and accurate in completing all forms. There are penalties for attempting to mislead the court. You should read Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 11 (representations to court) and Wyoming Statute § 6-5-301 (perjury).)

DATED this _____ day of ___________________, _______.

Plaintiff's Signature (must sign in front of a notary public or court clerk) Plaintiff's contact information, including address and telephone number:

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of Witness my hand and official seal.

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Notary Public / Court Clerk My Commission Expires: --------------------------------------------------Fill in, if applicable-----------------------------------Pursuant to Rule 102(a)(1)(B) of the Wyoming Uniform 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/Telephone: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

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