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Wyoming Child Support Guidelines<\/h1>\n
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In the state of Wyoming, a child support obligation represents the amount of money that a non-custodial parent<\/a> must pay to the custodial parent to ensure the well-being and care of their child. <\/blockquote>\r\n

The Wyoming Child Support Program, administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services, provides child support services to assist families with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders as necessary. <\/p>\r\n

Since the primary purpose of child support is to provide for the needs of the child, this obligation remains separate from any spousal support <\/a>(or alimony) order. Generally, parents cannot waive or limit child support obligations without court approval.<\/p>\r\n

How is Child Support Determined in Wyoming?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Generally speaking, states use one of three models to calculate child support payments<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n