WY · rules
Wyo. R. Child Support Suspension 1
Obtaining Court Order
(a) The Department of Family Services of the State of Wyoming, pursuant to W.S.
§ 20-6-112(a), shall obtain an order from a court of the State of Wyoming which has
jurisdiction in matters concerning child support. Any such order must include the
following:
(1) A finding that a member of the Wyoming State Bar is in arrears in child
support payments in an amount which is the equivalent of at least triple the
current monthly child support obligation; and
(2) A finding that there is no good cause for the non-payment; and
(3) A recommendation to the Wyoming Supreme Court that the member’s license
to practice law be suspended for the above-described arrearages.
(b) The court receiving a request shall act upon the Department of Family Services
request for an order promptly, but in any event not later than 60 days after the request
is filed with the court.
(c) A lower court’s refusal to issue an order requested by the Department of Family
Services may be reviewed by the Wyoming Supreme Court in accordance with the
Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 13 and Rule 7.06(d).
Provenance
- Source
- wyocourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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