Wyoming Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 20-2-304. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.
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WY EstimateUnderstanding Wyoming Child Support Guidelines
Wyoming follows an Income Shares model under W.S. § 20-2-304. Combined monthly net income establishes the statutory base child support, with mandatory healthcare allocations.
Shared Custody & Overnights in Wyoming
Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-304(c), shared physical custody exists when each parent has the child for at least 40% of the year (146 overnights), utilizing a 1.5 shared custody multiplier and cross-credit.
Calculate Your Exact Overnights →Official Court Worksheets & Forms
Family court filings in Wyoming require completing: Wyoming Child Support Computation Worksheet. Review official forms before filing.
View State Worksheets Directory →Worked Calculation Example: Standard Wyoming Scenario
Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Wyoming raising 2 children:
| Guideline Worksheet Line Item | Parent A (Paying) | Parent B (Receiving) | Combined / Order Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Guideline Income | $4700 | $3200 | $7900 |
| Parental Income Proportion | 59% | 41% | 100% |
| Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation | - | - | $1320 /mo |
| Work-Related Childcare Cost | - | - | +$370 /mo |
| Health & Dental Insurance Premium | - | - | +$205 /mo |
| Total Combined Child Financial Needs | - | - | $1895 /mo |
| Final Estimated Monthly Support Order | Paid by Parent A to Parent B | $1070 /month | |
Frequently Asked Questions in Wyoming
Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Wyoming.
What is Wyoming's shared physical custody threshold?
Under W.S. § 20-2-304(c), shared physical custody requires each parent to have physical custody for at least 40% of the year (146 overnights).
Does Wyoming calculate support on gross or net income?
Wyoming uses net monthly income, determined by subtracting federal taxes, FICA/Medicare, mandatory union dues, and mandatory retirement contributions from gross earnings.
What is the minimum child support obligation in Wyoming?
Wyoming statutory guidelines provide a presumptive minimum child support obligation of $50 per month for low-income obligors.
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