Bean Family Law

The Bean Family Law practice excels in offering its clients personalized service of the highest caliber.

Melissa M. Bean:
A Proven Advocate in Family Law

With over two decades of experience in family and domestic law, Melissa M. Bean is a trusted legal advocate for individuals navigating the complexities of divorce, custody, paternity, adoption, modifications, and other family law matters. As one of Utah’s top family law attorneys, she has built a reputation for resolving high-stakes financial and custodial disputes both in mediation and at trial.

Melissa’s background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uniquely positions her to provide clients with compassionate yet strategic legal guidance. Prior to her legal career, she spent years working in mental health crisis intervention, teen pregnancy counseling, and adoption services, giving her unparalleled insight into the emotional and psychological aspects of family disputes. This dual expertise allows her to approach cases with a deep understanding of both the legal system and the human impact of family law decisions.

Recognized by Super Lawyers and Utah Legal Elite, Melissa also serves as a Private Guardian ad Litem, Parent Coordinator, Special Master, and Third-Party Coordinator, reinforcing her role as a leader in the field. Whether advocating in court or negotiating settlements, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve fair and lasting resolutions.

Melissa M. Bean:
A Proven Advocate in Family Law

Why Choose Melissa M. Bean?

Compassionate Counsel. Relentless Advocacy. Proven Results.

When facing family law challenges, you need an attorney who not only understands the law but also understands you. With over two decades of experience in family law, Melissa Bean has built a reputation as a trusted advocate who provides strategic legal solutions tailored to her clients’ needs.

As the founder of Bean Family Law, Melissa focuses exclusively on divorce, child custody, alimony, modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex marital estates. She is also a Private Guardian ad Litem, Special Master, and Parent Coordinator, ensuring that every case she handles is approached with a focus on fairness, resolution, and long-term stability.

Melissa’s distinguished legal career includes years as a litigator at top Utah law firms, earning recognition as a Super Lawyer and Utah Legal Elite—honors reserved for the top attorneys in the field. Her deep understanding of family law, combined with her background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, gives her a unique ability to navigate emotionally charged cases with empathy, precision, and a results-driven approach.

As a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and Utah Collaborative Law, Melissa is committed to minimizing conflict and achieving positive outcomes for her clients, whether through litigation, mediation, or collaborative processes.

When your family’s future is at stake, trust the attorney who combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance.

Schedule a Consultation with Melissa Today

Why Choose Melissa M. Bean?

Compassionate Counsel. Relentless Advocacy. Proven Results.

When your family’s future is at stake, trust the attorney who combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance.

Schedule a Consultation with Melissa Today

What Our Clients Are Saying

Our Services

Alimony and Child Support

Ensuring fair alimony and child support to secure your financial future.

Pre-Divorce Planning

Strategic pre-divorce planning to protect your rights and secure your future.

Common Law Marriage

Legal guidance on common law marriage rights, protections, and obligations.

Divorce

Compassionate divorce solutions tailored to protect your future and peace of mind.

Child Custody

Protecting your parental rights with compassionate and strategic custody solutions.

Valuation and Division of Marital Assets

Fair and strategic valuation and division of marital assets to protect your future.

Paternity

Establishing paternity to protect parental rights and secure your child’s future.

Modifications

Expert legal support for modifying custody, support, and divorce agreements.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Customized prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect your future.

FAQs

How can I plan for divorce before it happens?

Pre-divorce planning can help protect your assets and ensure that your rights are respected. It involves understanding your financial situation, protecting marital assets, and preparing for potential custody issues. Seeking legal counsel before starting the divorce process allows you to strategize and make informed decisions about your future.
How we value and divide marital assets?

Mediation is a process where both parties work with a neutral third-party mediator to resolve disputes without going to court. The mediator facilitates discussions and helps both parties explore solutions. Unlike a judge, the mediator doesn’t make decisions but guides the parties toward an agreement that works for both sides.
What is mediation, and how does it work?

Mediation is a process where both parties work with a neutral third-party mediator to resolve disputes without going to court. The mediator facilitates discussions and helps both parties explore solutions. Unlike a judge, the mediator doesn’t make decisions but guides the parties toward an agreement that works for both sides.
What is the process for modifying child custody or support?

Child custody and support arrangements can be modified if there’s a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in income, relocation, or the child’s needs. To initiate a modification, you must file a petition with the court, and it will be decided based on the best interests of the child.
How is alimony or child support determined?

Alimony is determined based on various factors, including the length of the marriage, the standard of living during the marriage, and each spouse’s financial situation. Child support is based on a formula that takes into account each parent’s income, the number of children, and the custody arrangement.

Bean Family Law

Melissa M. Bean:
A Proven Advocate in Family Law

Melissa M. Bean:
A Proven Advocate in Family Law

Why Choose Melissa M. Bean?

Compassionate Counsel. Relentless Advocacy. Proven Results.

Why Choose Melissa M. Bean?

Compassionate Counsel. Relentless Advocacy. Proven Results.

What Our Clients Are Saying