Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-401 (2026)

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Cited in 12 cases, 1996–2015 · leading case: Fml v. Tw, 2007 WY 73 (Wyo. 2007).

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Fml v. Tw, 2007 WY 73 (Wyo. 2007). · cites it 2× “(a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that appears most expedient and in the best interests of the…”

Jeffrey R. Arnott v. Paula a/k/a Polly A. Arnott, 2012 WY 167 (Wyo. 2012). “§ 20-2-201 retains the "'best interests of the child" standard: "In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children…”

Daniel L. Stevens v. Kacie J. Stevens, 2014 WY 23 (Wyo. 2014). “§ 20-2-201 (a) (LexisNexis 2013), which provides: (a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that…”

Ic v. Dw, 2015 WY 135 (Wyo. 2015). “(a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that appears most expedient and in the best interests of the…”

In Re Paternity of Jwh, 2011 WY 66 (Wyo. 2011). “(a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that appears most expedient and in the best interests of the…”

Lopez v. Lopez, 2005 WY 88 (Wyo. 2005). “§ 20-2-201 (a) provides: (a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that appears most expedient and in…”

Blakely v. Blakely, 2009 WY 127 (Wyo. 2009). “In child custody determinations, the district court must base its decision on the factors articulated in § 20-2-201(a), which provides: (a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through…”

Matter of the Adoption of BGH, 930 P.2d 371 (Wyo. 1996). “§ 14-2-401 [sic] thru § 1A-2-120? Did the Court error in applying the “best interest” test in this case in deciding to grant the adoption and terminating the Appellant’s parental rights? Did the District Court violate the Appellant, [GWJJ’s and the Appellee, Baby Girl [H] ’s…”

Donnelly v. Donnelly, 2004 WY 72 (Wyo. 2004). “(a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that appears most expedient and in the best interests of the…”

Christopher Harignordoquy v. Lee Ann Barlow, 2013 WY 149 (Wyo. 2013). “The pertinent portion of that statute provides as follows: (a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children…”

Ffj v. St, 348 P.3d 415 (Wyo. 2015). “§ 20-2-201 (a) (LexisNexis 2013) provides a list of ten factors the district court must consider in determining custody: (a) In granting a divorcee, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court…”

Basden v. Cole, 2005 WY 151 (Wyo. 2005). “§ 20-2-201 (Lexis-Nexis 2005): (a) In granting a divorce, separation or annulment of a marriage or upon the establishment of paternity pursuant to W.S. 14-2-401 through 14-2-907, the court may make by decree or order any disposition of the children that appears most expedient…”

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