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Alimony in Wyoming
Wyoming courts may award either spouse reasonable alimony out of the other’s estate, considering the other’s ability to pay, as periodic support, an assignment of real estate income, or a specific sum. The statute sets no formula, cap, duration limit or list of factors.[1]
Key facts: alimony in Wyoming
| How the law sets it | Factors only[1] |
|---|---|
| Key rule | No formula, cap or time limit[1] |
| Law last checked | October 26, 2026 |
How it's decided
No formula, cap or time limit[1]
Wyoming law sets no formula, cap or time limit for alimony, so there's nothing to calculate: the court weighs the factors below.
From the official text
What Wyoming law says about alimony
Plain-English summaries of Wyoming’s statute and court rules as of the date shown on each, with the quoted text. Not legal advice: laws change and courts apply them case by case.
The statute
Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114(a)
The main alimony statute.[1]
Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114(a) · checked October 26, 2026
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“The court may decree to either party reasonable alimony out of the estate of the other having regard for the other's ability to pay and may order so much of the other's real estate or the rents and profits thereof as is necessary be assigned and set out to either party for life, or may decree a specific sum be paid by either party.”
While the case is pending
Support while the divorce is pending
During a divorce the court may order either party to pay the other support and the costs of carrying on or defending the case.[1]
Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-111 · checked October 26, 2026
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“In every action brought for divorce, the court may require either party to pay any sum necessary to enable the other to carry on or defend the action and for support and the support of the children of the parties during its pendency.”
Changing an order
Court may revise on either party’s petition
After a decree, the court may revise the amount or payment of alimony from time to time when either party petitions.[1]
Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-116 · checked October 26, 2026
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“the court may from time to time, on the petition of either of the parties, revise and alter the decree respecting the amount of the alimony or allowance or the payment thereof”
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Questions about alimony in Wyoming
Is there an alimony calculator for Wyoming?
No. Wyoming law doesn't set alimony by formula: wyoming courts may award either spouse reasonable alimony out of the other’s estate, considering the other’s ability to pay, as periodic support, an assignment of real estate income, or a specific sum. The statute sets no formula, cap, duration limit or list of factors. — Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-114(a)[1]
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Sources
Wyoming’s statute and court rules, read on the official site, with the date we checked each.