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A guide to legal help in Wyoming
 
 
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Family Law
Child Custody Modification Packet
To be used in Wyoming District Courts to change an existing child custody order.
by: Wyoming Supreme Court
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Child Support Modification Packet
You can use this packet to modify an existing child support order.If you do not wish to handle this yourself, you can contact your local Child Support Enforcement office. Here is a directory for Wyoming: http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/child-support-enforcement/offices.html
by: Wyoming Supreme Court
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Divorce No Children Defendant Packet
To be used in Wyoming District Courts to respond to a petition for divorce.
by: Wyoming Supreme Court
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Divorce No Children Plaintiff Packet
To be used in Wyoming District Courts to start a divorce.
by: Wyoming Supreme Court
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Divorce With Children Defendant Packet
To be used to respond to a petition for divorce.
by: Wyoming Supreme Court
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Divorce With Children Plaintiff Packet
To be used in Wyoming District Courts to start a divorce.
by: Wyoming Supreme Court
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Tribal Court Divorce Petition
by: Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.
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Health
Advance Directive for Health Care
by: AARP Wyoming
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Public Resources
  These are resources that are entered by the State Administrator.
 

Criminal Law
Expunging a conviction to get your gun rights back
Some misdemeanor convictions cause people to lose their gun rights. Some people are eligible to get their gun rights back.
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Expunging your record
Some things can be taken off your criminal record. Click here to learn more.
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Elder Law
Health Care: Durable Powers of Attorney
What is a Health Care Durable Powers of Attorney? (Wyoming Advance Health Care Directive: Part One: Power of Attorney for Health Care)
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Medicare Part D
An introduction to the prescription drug benefit from Medicare
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Medicare Part D: Who should sign up?
Things you should consider before you make a decision about signing up for the drug benefit
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More on Powers of Attorney or POA
Answers to questions about Powers of Attorney
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Sample Durable Power of Attorney
See a sample of a Durable Power of Attorney
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Sample Handwritten Will
See a sample handwritten will
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Employment Law
Child labor laws - farm jobs
Child labor laws that apply to children working on a farm
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Child labor laws - non-farm jobs
Labor laws that apply to children not working on a farm
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Employment Discrimination
Click here to learn what discrimination is and what you should do about it.
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Losing your job
Your rights when you lose a job
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Minimum wage and overtime
Basic information on wage and hour laws in Wyoming
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Safety on the job
Information about OSHA, your right to safety on the job, and making complaints about safety problems in your workplace.
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What to do if you are injured
Instructions on how to handle a work related injury
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Worker's Compensation Basics
Injured on the job and can't return to work? You could be eligible for worker's compensation. Click here to learn the basics.
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Your Last Paycheck
Learn about what happens with your last paycheck when your job ends
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Family Law
Child Custody and Visitation
An introduction to the topic of custody and visitation for children under 18
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Child Support Basics
Read this to learn more.
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Dividing property and assets
Some basics on how property is divided when a couple divorces
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Divorce and lawyers
Should you hire a lawyer to handle your divorce? Read this article to learn more.
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Divorce Mediation
Many couples use mediation instead of going to court to resolve divorces. This article describes mediation and answers some common questions.
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Emancipation
Wyoming law allows 17 year olds to become legal adults. Click here to learn more.
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If You're Sick or Facing Death
To find out about advanced medical directives, living wills, and viatical settlements, click on this resource, then click on the Elder Law Subtopic "If You're Sick or Facing Death."
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Paying Child Support
Who has to pay child support? Read this to learn more.
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Preparing for a divorce
Some helpful tips
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Same-sex marriage
What Wyoming law says about same sex marriage and domestic partner benefits
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Stopping a divorce
Did you start a divorce but change your mind? Learn how to stop your divorce.
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Wyoming Marriage Requirements
Getting married in Wyoming? Before you exchange vows, know what needs to happen to make your marriage legal.
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Government Benefits
State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Learn about a low-cost health insurance for kids in needy families. (Adapted from materials from the Wyoming Department of Health.)
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Health
Health Care: Durable Powers of Attorney
What is a Health Care Durable Powers of Attorney? (Wyoming Advance Health Care Directive: Part One: Power of Attorney for Health Care)
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Medicare Part D
An introduction to the prescription drug benefit from Medicare
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Medicare Part D: Who should sign up?
Things you should consider before you make a decision about signing up for the drug benefit
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Helping Yourself
Choosing a court
Want to go to court over a dispute? You have a few different courts from which to choose in Wyoming. This page will help you choose the right one.
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Finding a lawyer for your case
You need a lawyer, but don't know who to hire. A couple of resources are available for people in this situation.
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Intro to basic legal research
You have a legal problem, but don't know where to begin. Read this introduction into basic legal research and get your case moving.
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Small Claims Court: First Steps
Telling the Court and the Other Side You Want to Sue
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Small Claims Court: Next Steps
Going to Court
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Wyoming Legal Services - Casper
Legal assistance and representation in consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, public benefit cases, and other civil matters. Senior Program provides lgal advice to seniors and protects their rights through training, networking, and advocacy.
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Wyoming Legal Services - Cheyenne
Legal assistance and representation in consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, public benefit cases, and other civil matters. Senior Program provides lgal advice to seniors and protects their rights through training, networking, and advocacy.
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Wyoming Legal Services - Lander
Legal assistance and representation in consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, public benefit cases, and other civil matters. Senior Program provides lgal advice to seniors and protects their rights through training, networking, and advocacy.
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Wyoming's Court Clerks
Learn about what the clerks can and can't do for your and your case
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Housing
Home Repairs
How to avoid fraud when dealing with contractors and lenders.
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Protecting Your Home
Dealing With Contractors & Lenders
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Renter's Insurance
The Basics
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Sample Bad Lease
See what bad lease terms look like in a Wyoming lease
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Sample Good Lease
See what good lease terms look like in a Wyoming Lease
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Making Ends Meet
Credit Card Billing
Fixing Mistakes: Part I
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Dealing With Debt Collectors
Coping Skills
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Sample Letter
Asking Debt Collectors to Stop Calling
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Scams & Cons: Avoiding Problems
Helpful hints
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Scams & Cons: Telemarketing
Avoiding telephone fraud
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Understanding Social Security
The Basics
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Wyoming Legal Services - Casper
Legal assistance and representation in consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, public benefit cases, and other civil matters. Senior Program provides lgal advice to seniors and protects their rights through training, networking, and advocacy.
[view profile]
 
Wyoming Legal Services - Cheyenne
Legal assistance and representation in consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, public benefit cases, and other civil matters. Senior Program provides lgal advice to seniors and protects their rights through training, networking, and advocacy.
[view profile]
 
Wyoming Legal Services - Lander
Legal assistance and representation in consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, public benefit cases, and other civil matters. Senior Program provides lgal advice to seniors and protects their rights through training, networking, and advocacy.
[view profile]
 
 
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