INSTRUCTIONS: WYOMING DIVORCE (WITH MINOR CHILDREN) FORMS AND PROCEDURES - DEFENDANT PACKET

If your spouse files for divorce against you in Wisconsin, you may represent yourself in response. This document discusses the packet which should be completed by defendants in cases which involve children. The packet is available on the website of the Wyoming courts system.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 1: The first four documents in this packet are instructional. They include a list of all forms you may need, an overview of the divorce process, some information about family law and a checklist to use as you complete this process.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 2: The first document you will need to complete is an answer to complaint for divorce (with children). In this document, you acknowledge that you have been served with a copy of the complaint against you. You may respond on a paragraph by paragraph basis or waive your right to contest the petition.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 3: The next document is an answer and counterclaim. This should be filled out if you wish to seek some sort of support from your spouse in addition to responding to their petition..

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 4: The next document is an initial disclosures form summarizing the forms and information you have submitted to the court prior to your hearing.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 5: The next document is a mandatory confidential financial affidavit detailing your fiscal circumstances. This form is used to help rule on issues of child and spousal support.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 6: The next document is a request for setting filed by the plaintiff to request a final hearing.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 7: The next document is an order setting divorce trial to be approved by a judge.

Wyoming Divorce (With Minor Children) Forms And Procedures - Defendant Packet Step 8: The last document is a pretrial disclosures form certifying that you have submitted all documents required by the court prior to your final hearing date.