Section 20-6-102 – Definitions

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Wyoming

(a) As used in this act: (i) “Noncustodial parent” means the parent who was not awarded primary physical custody of the child by the court;(ii) “Department” means the department of family services;(iii) “Division” means the...

Section 20-5-502 – Transitional provision

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Wyoming

A motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination which was commenced before the effective date of this act is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made. W.S....

Section 20-5-417 – Costs and expenses

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If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under W.S. 20-5-415 or 20-5-416.W.S. 20-5-417

Section 20-5-416 – Role of law enforcement

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Wyoming

At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under W.S. 20-5-415, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or other appropriate public official with...