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Jan 7, 2026•4 min read

•Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed lower court's decision to change permanency plan from reunification to adoption

Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Child Adoption Plan Over Reunification

The Wyoming Supreme Court rejected a father's appeal challenging a juvenile court's decision to change his child's permanency plan from family reunification to adoption. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling after the child had been in state custody for over 18 months.

•Father's primary argument that incarceration was the only barrier to reunification was rejected by the court

Jan 7, 2026•4 min read

•Kyle Xavier Wallentine received eight consecutive sentences of 8-15 years each for sexual abuse of a minor, totaling up to 120 years in prison

Wyoming Supreme Court Affirms 120-Year Sentence for Child Sex Abuse

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision to impose eight consecutive prison sentences totaling up to 120 years for Kyle Xavier Wallentine, who pleaded no contest to sexual abuse of a minor charges. The court rejected his pro se appeal after appointed counsel withdrew under the Anders procedure.

•His court-appointed appellate counsel withdrew under the Anders v. California procedure, indicating no meritorious grounds for appeal

Jan 6, 2026•4 min read

•Wyoming Supreme Court declared the Life is a Human Right Act and medication abortion ban unconstitutional under state constitution

Wyoming Supreme Court Strikes Down State Abortion Bans as Unconstitutional

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that the state's 2023 abortion ban laws violate the Wyoming Constitution, striking down both the Life is a Human Right Act and medication abortion restrictions. The decision represents a victory for reproductive rights advocates in a state that moved to prohibit abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

•Ruling based on 2012 Wyoming constitutional amendment protecting adults' right to make healthcare decisions

Dec 15, 2025•4 min read

•Wyoming Supreme Court reversed district court's denial of motion to dissolve building permit injunction

Wyoming Supreme Court Reverses Injunction in Laramie Building Permit Case

The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed a district court's denial of a motion to dissolve an injunction against property owners Timothy Hale and Sonja Ringen, who constructed a storage building without permits in Laramie. The high court found the trial court abused its discretion in the December 2025 ruling.

•Property owners attempted multiple times to obtain permits but City of Laramie refused to issue them

Dec 11, 2025•4 min read

•Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed prejudgment interest award to YJ Construction after jury found homeowners failed to pay for custom home construction

Wyoming Supreme Court Affirms Interest Award in Construction Dispute

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision to award prejudgment interest to YJ Construction, Inc. after a jury found homeowners Russ and Debi Ropken failed to pay for partial construction of their custom home.

•Court rejected homeowners' due process challenge to interest award granted without evidentiary hearing

Dec 11, 2025•4 min read

•Wyoming Supreme Court reinstated attorney Cody M. Jerabek effective immediately on Dec. 11, 2025

Wyoming Supreme Court Reinstates Attorney After 3-Year Suspension

The Wyoming Supreme Court reinstated attorney Cody M. Jerabek to practice law effective immediately on Dec. 11, 2025, following completion of a three-year suspension that began in December 2022. The reinstatement came after a review panel recommendation from the Wyoming State Bar's Board of Professional Responsibility.

•Jerabek completed a three-year suspension that began Dec. 15, 2022, for unspecified professional misconduct

Dec 10, 2025•4 min read

•Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed enforceability of postnuptial agreement between Jeremy Jones and Bethany Young

Wyoming Supreme Court Affirms Postnuptial Agreement in Divorce Case

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court's ruling that a postnuptial agreement between Jeremy Jones and Bethany Young was enforceable, resolving disputes over property distribution in their divorce case. The December 10, 2025 decision addressed both an appeal and cross-appeal from Albany County District Court.

•Court upheld district court's interpretation allowing judicial discretion in marital property distribution