Family Services, Dept. of

Child Support Program

Chapter 1: Authority for Rules and Severability

Effective Date: 07/03/2025 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 049.0009.1.07032025

CHAPTER 1

AUTHORITY FOR RULES AND SEVERABILITY

Section 1. Authority.

(a) Wyoming Statute § 9-2-2006 created the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS). The Child Support Enforcement Act (Wyoming Statute § 20-6-101-112) requires DFS to establish a program in cooperation with the federal government pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act and applicable federal regulations to aid in:

(i) Enforcing support obligations owed by obligors to their children;

(ii) Locating obligors;

(iii) Establishing parentage;

(iv) Establishing child support obligations; and

(v) Reviewing and adjusting child support orders.

(b) Wyoming Statute § 20-6-103(b) requires DFS to designate a division to administer the child support program. Wyoming Statute § 20-6-106(n) grants DFS the authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the program.

(c) The Child Support Program (CSP) shall comply with state and federal laws and regulations regarding the CSP.

Section 2. Severability. If any provision of these Rules is declared unconstitutional or contrary to federal or state laws or regulations, the remaining provisions shall not be affected by the declaration.