INSTRUCTIONS: WYOMING DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN) FORMS AND PROCEDURES (DEFENDANT) (Packet 4)

If your spouse files for divorce against you in Wyoming, you may represent yourself. This article discusses the forms to be filed by a defendant in a divorce which does not involve any children. This packet can be obtained from the website of the Wyoming State Courts system. This article highlights the most important documents contained in this packet.

Wyoming Divorce (No Children) Forms And Procedures (Defendant) Packet 4 Step 1: The fifth form is an Answer to Complaint. This document affirms that you received a copy of the complaint filed against you. You may agree with all terms of the complaint and waive your right to be notified of further hearings. However, you may also dispute any part of the complaint you disagree with.

Wyoming Divorce (No Children) Forms And Procedures (Defendant) Packet 4 Step 2: The sixth form allows you to file a counter-complaint answering your spouse's proposed terms of separation.

Wyoming Divorce (No Children) Forms And Procedures (Defendant) Packet 4 Step 3: The seventh form asks you to summarize which documents you have submitted regarding your finances.

Wyoming Divorce (No Children) Forms And Procedures (Defendant) Packet 4 Step 4: The 24th form is a decree of divorce that can be submitted to a judge for approval during your final hearing. It can be completed by a judge or by both spouses and will be approved during the final hearing. Both spouses will sign the agreement before a court clerk or notary public.

Wyoming Divorce (No Children) Forms And Procedures (Defendant) Packet 4 Step 5: The 25th form is an Affidavit For Divorce Without Appearance Of Parties which can be validated if you waive your right to a final appearance.