Chris Beckstrom v. Julie Beckstrom

It’s all about the written findings or lack thereof. A former husband appeals a final judgment of dissolution. He argues the court erred in awarding attorney’s fees and requiring him to secure life insurance without making the requisite written findings. We agree in part and reverse the judgment as it relates to the attorney’s fees award. We affirm on the life insurance issue.

The trial court heard the contested issues and entered a final judgment of dissolution of marriage. The former husband moved for rehearing, raising the attorney’s fees issue and the lack of findings regarding his ability…