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Minnesota Family Law Lawyers & Attorneys Writing your will is generally considered a morbid endeavor, but an important one for any adult who has begun to accumulate any personal wealth. Even owning a car or building a reasonably sized savings account can make it important to have at least a basic will in place. This… Read more »

Divorce can be a difficult time. You are looking at a time where you are going to have to make a lot of changes to your life. Your living situation and finances are all going to change. When you have children, it gets even harder. To ensure that your divorce has the best outcome, it… Read more »

If you are headed to family court either for a custody or child support case, emotions can run high for both parties involved. One of the best strategies you might have is to keep cool in court and not come off as overly emotional or irate. Being calm and respectful in court and in front… Read more »

Sometimes, while it can be painful to admit, you and your spouse simply cannot remain in a relationship. This is complicated enough when it’s just the two of you trying to untangle your lives, but when you have kids together it presents a whole new set of complications. Children are flexible, and they can adapt… Read more »

If you are going through a divorce, this can be a stressful process all on its own. If you have small children involved, this can add another dynamic to the mix that needs to be handled carefully. Keeping your family’s needs in mind and at the forefront of your divorce process can make all the… Read more »

After a divorce, dealing with the ins and outs of reasonable child custody  and parenting time is a challenge for any family. The parents have to coordinate and communicate, the children have to adjust to new homes and schedules, and there are always a few awkward moments. In all this, if the children can maintain loving… Read more »

Fighting over money is one of the top reasons cited for divorce. So it makes sense that fighting for spousal support would cause consternation when dealing with an already emotionally-charged issue of divorce. If you are ready to file for divorce, consider how to manage financially during the separation as well as after the finalized… Read more »

Divorce is not an easy choice. You have dedicated time and effort into building and maintaining your family, only to see it result in a divorce decree. There is a lot to consider during this hectic, stressful time of your life, but Beckman Steen & Lungstrom, P.A. is here to guide you through this difficult… Read more »

A mediated divorce isn’t about settling for less. In fact, the payoff for many couples is greater peace of mind and security for themselves and any children in the mix. Divorce mediation is a prudent, mature way to handle an emotional, significant relationship that is also a business and financial matter in the eyes of… Read more »

When you start the divorce process, much of what happens is for you to decide. However, no matter what decisions you work out, it is up to a judge to approve them. In most cases, if the decisions are made in the best interest of both parties, it makes it easy for the judge to… Read more »