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Dissolution of marriage is generally another term for divorce—but in some states it specifically refers to an uncontested divorce—a no fault divorce with a written separation agreement. And in California, for example, there is a summary dissolution that provides an expedited process under limited circumstances (California Family Code §2400).

The laws regarding various methods for dissolving a marriage are usually located in a state’s statutes—often in the Family Code or Domestic Relations Code.

In Wyoming, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce, and the state allows for both fault-based and no-fault divorces. The primary statutes governing divorce are found in Title 20 of the Wyoming Statutes, specifically in Chapter 20-2 (Dissolution of Marriage). Wyoming does not have a legal provision for a summary dissolution like California. Instead, the process for an uncontested divorce in Wyoming involves filing a complaint for divorce, which can be based on irreconcilable differences as a no-fault ground. If both parties agree on all terms regarding property division, child custody, and support, they can submit a settlement agreement to the court. The court will review the agreement to ensure it is fair and reasonable before granting the divorce. There is a mandatory 20-day waiting period from the time the complaint is filed before the divorce can be finalized. Wyoming law does not require a period of separation before filing for divorce.

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