This is a list of the most commonly filed divorce forms for the state of Wyoming. Following the list is a brief summary of each form and its purpose. This list of forms is not exhaustive and not all forms listed are required for every divorce. Due to unique case situations and special divorce filing procedures in Wyoming, certain forms may or may not be required by the Wyoming courts.

In Wyoming, the letters NC in the form number means no children; WC means with children. The P in a form indicates its use by the Plaintiff; the second D indicates its use by a Defendant.

The Vital Statistics Form records the divorce for the state's records. The decree section is left blank until the Decree is signed by the judge.

The Complaint for Divorce identifies the parties and their children, if any, petitions the court to grant the divorce.

The Summons in Civil Action informs the Defendant of his or her rights in the action.

When the spouses agree, the Plaintiff may serve the Defendant himself or herself. The Defendant signs an Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Service in the presence of a notary, and it is in turn filed with the clerk.

Service by Certified or Registered Mail permits the clerk to mail the Complaint and Summons certified or registered mail and it requires that the Plaintiff file with the clerk an Affidavit to Allow Service by Registered or Certified Mail.

The Notice of Publication is published in a newspaper after the Plaintiff has filed an Affidavit to Allow Service by Publication. The Notice serves a summons, putting the Defendant on notice that he or she must file an Answer in 30 days or face a default judgment.

After diligent efforts have been made to locate a missing spouse, the Plaintiff may file an Affidavit to Allow Service by Publication Affidavit to Allow Service by Publication, which details the diligent efforts made to locate the missing party.

After the notice has been published, the Plaintiff must file an Affidavit Following Service by Publication, Affidavit Following Service by Publication which certifies to the court that the notice was published.

In the Answer to the Complaint for Divorce, the Defendant states the allegations and claims he agrees with and those he disputes.

In the Answer to the Complaint for Divorce and Counterclaim, the Defendant may ask the court for relief he or she seeks. In essence the Answer to the Complaint for Divorce and Counterclaim is a counter divorce action.

The Plaintiff files a Reply to the Counterclaim to the Answer and Counterclaim when he or she disagrees with allegations and requests in the Answer. The Plaintiff has 20 days to file a Reply to the Counterclaim.

The Affidavit for Divorce Without Appearance of the Parties asks the court to grant the divorce without a hearing. The Affidavit for Divorce Without Appearance of the Parties is used when the parties have reached an agreement and both have signed the Decree of Divorce. Depending on the course of the action, either the Plaintiff or the Defendant files this form.

The Decree of Divorce is the instrument granting the divorce and which spells out the terms and conditions of the division of assets and liabilities of the marital estate. When children are involved, the decree also details the terms and conditions of the parenting plan, spousal and child support, visitation. Depending on the course of the action, either the Plaintiff or the Defendant files this form.

The Application for Entry of Default asks the court to grant the divorce by default. Depending on the course of the action, either the Plaintiff or the Defendant files this form.

The Entry of Default is the court order recording the default in the record. Depending on the course of the action, either party may file this form.

The Affidavit of Plaintiff in Support of Default supports the Plaintiff's allegations that default is justified. If the Defendant fails to file an Answer Reply to the Counterclaim, the Plaintiff may file an Affidavit in Support of a Default.

The Affidavit of Defendant in Support of Default supports the Defendant's allegations that default is justified. If the Plaintiff fails to file a Reply to the Counterclaim, the Defendant may file an Affidavit in Support of a Default.

The Confidential Financial Affidavit must be completed by each spouse and profiles incomes and expenses of each. It provides information about the minor children of the marriage. The Confidential Financial Affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary or the clerk of the court.

The Order Requiring Completion of Financial Affidavits, DWCP 13, which requires that each party provide financial information (W-2s and pay stubs) for the last two years.

The Income Withholding Order stipulates the amount and the terms and conditions of child support. Depending on the course of the action, either party may file this form.

The Notice to Payor orders the payor's employer to deduct and forward to the Wyoming Disbursement Unit child and spousal support and medical insurance payments. Depending on the course of the action, either party may file this form.

Confidential Statement of Parties for Child Support Order provides confidential information necessary to comply with the Child Support Enforcement Act.

The Certificate of Mailing Decree of Divorce certifies the mailing of the divorce decree.