Wyoming calculates child support using a statutory bracket formula under Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-2-301 to -315, effective July 1, 2023, tested for continuity at each bracket boundary. Shared custody applies once each parent has more than 25% of the parenting time, triggering a 1.5× cross-credit, and Wyoming also has a distinct split-custody calculation. The self-support reserve tracks the 2026 federal poverty guideline.
Key facts
| Model | Statutory bracket formula — Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-2-301 to -315 (eff. 2023-07-01) |
|---|---|
| Self-support reserve | 2026 federal poverty guideline |
| Shared-custody threshold | >25% each (×1.5 cross-credit) |
Official source: https://childsupport.wyoming.gov/calculator/
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard custody
- Shared custody (>25% each) — 1.5× cross-credit
- Split custody
Frequently asked questions
What statute governs Wyoming child support?
Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-2-301 to -315, effective July 1, 2023.
What triggers Wyoming’s shared-custody credit?
Each parent having more than 25% of the parenting time, which applies a 1.5× cross-credit.
How is Wyoming’s self-support reserve set?
At the 2026 federal poverty guideline, so it moves with the annually published federal figure.
Does Wyoming have a split-custody calculation?
Yes, in addition to the standard and shared-custody formulas.
Update history
- — Wyoming went live under Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-2-301 to -315 (effective 2023-07-01), with the statutory bracket formula, shared custody (over 25% each, at 1.5×) and split custody, and a self-support reserve at the 2026 poverty guideline.