Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Rhode Island Family Law & Divorce Attorney
With over 25 years of dedicated service to Rhode Island families, our law practice specializes in family law and divorce representation. We prioritize client education, transparent communication, and strategic legal solutions tailored to each case's unique complexities. Our firm combines extensive experience in high-asset divorce cases with a compassionate approach to child custody matters, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and emotional support throughout proceedings.We maintain accessibility through flexible appointment scheduling while upholding rigorous professional standards in all family court matters. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful case outcomes and membership in the prestigious Rhode Island Family Law Inns of Court, reflecting our standing among top-tier family law practitioners in the state.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Child Custody
Business Valuations
Complex High Assets Divorce
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in Rhode Island family law
- Our firm maintains membership in the State of Rhode Island Family Law Inns of Court
- We provide personalized communication with evening/weekend availability
- We handle complex high-asset divorce and business valuation cases
- Our practice combines litigation expertise with compassionate client support
Associations and certifications
- Rhode Island Family Law Inns of Court
What people say
Completely supportive
Made me feel comfortable
Straight forward, honest
Always there to help
Ecstatic with results
Services
Divorce Representation
Comprehensive divorce legal services covering contested and uncontested cases. Our experienced attorney handles asset division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications while maintaining client confidentiality. We combine litigation expertise with settlement negotiation skills to protect clients' interests throughout Rhode Island's family court system.
High Asset Divorce
Specialized handling of complex financial divorces involving real estate, business interests, retirement accounts, and valuable personal property. We work with forensic accountants and valuation experts to ensure fair asset distribution while protecting clients' financial futures during Rhode Island's equitable distribution process.
Business Valuations
Accurate business valuation services for divorce proceedings using multiple methodologies. We analyze financial records, market position, and future earnings potential to determine fair business value, helping clients negotiate equitable settlements or prepare for litigation in Rhode Island family court.
Family Law Services
Full-spectrum family law representation including child custody, support modifications, prenuptial agreements, and domestic abuse cases. Our practice addresses both routine and complex family law matters with sensitivity to emotional challenges while maintaining aggressive legal advocacy in Rhode Island courts.
Child Custody Advocacy
Strategic child custody representation focusing on children's best interests. We handle custody modifications, relocation disputes, and emergency orders while advocating for clients' parenting rights throughout Rhode Island's family law system.
People
E. Heberg Christopher
Attorney & Owner
Experienced Rhode Island family law attorney with 25+ years of practice. Specializes in divorce litigation, child custody, and complex asset division cases while maintaining membership in the State of Rhode Island Family Law Inns of Court.
Questions
How are marital assets divided in Rhode Island divorce cases?
Rhode Island uses equitable distribution principles, considering factors like marriage duration, asset origins, and future earning potential when dividing marital property.
Can child custody agreements be modified after diagnosis of a medical condition?
Yes, Rhode Island courts allow custody modifications when a parent's medical condition affects parenting capabilities, always prioritizing the child's best interests.
What methods are used for business valuation during divorce?
We employ market approach, income approach, asset approach, and reasonable compensation analysis to determine business value in divorce proceedings.
How does Rhode Island handle child support determinations?
Child support follows state guidelines considering both parents' incomes, children's needs, and maintaining pre-divorce living standards.
Can non-biological parents obtain custody rights?
Rhode Island recognizes de facto parent status for non-biological parents who have established parental relationships with the child.
What happens to businesses during divorce proceedings?
Businesses are evaluated for marital value, with options including continued joint ownership, sale with proceeds division, or buyout compensation arrangements.
