Most Wyoming couples negotiate alimony through mediation and submit agreed terms for court approval. If litigated, the court decides amount, duration, and structure under equitable factors.
There is no official alimony calculator in Wyoming. Judges consider need and ability to pay, the marital standard of living, length of marriage, ages/health, earning capacity, and the time reasonably needed to become self-supporting.
Temporary estimate = 40% of the higher earner’s net monthly income minus 50% of the lower earner’s net monthly income.
This is a negotiation tool, not law. Example: If net incomes are $7,100 and $2,900, 40% of $7,100 ($2,840) minus 50% of $2,900 ($1,450) suggests $1,390 per month. Adjust for insurance changes, childcare, major debt, or seasonal income.
Temporary (pendente lite) during the case. Rehabilitative/transitional to rebuild earning capacity. Durational or longer-term by agreement for longer marriages. Lump-sum/buyout replaces monthly payments with a fixed amount or property offset.
Alimony is transition help while two households stabilize. It is not punishment and does not replace child support, which is calculated separately.
Consider monthly step-downs, a lump-sum buyout, retirement/property offsets, or targeted expense payments like COBRA, tuition, or rent. Many couples secure obligations with term life insurance for the support term.
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Is there an official alimony calculator in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming has no mandated calculator; courts weigh equitable factors.
How long does alimony last in Wyoming?
It depends on your agreement or order. Rehabilitative and durational terms are common; longer-term support is tailored to the facts.
Can alimony be modified later?
Often yes—if allowed by your order and there is a material change in circumstances; parties can agree to non-modifiable terms.