When a divorce is finalized, a divorce decree outlines essential information about the court’s decision. A divorce decree is an enforceable Order of the Court that both parties are legally mandated to follow. Order’s generally include the payment of child support, spousal support, transfer of property, and specific child visitation schedules. Unfortunately, too often, parties…
DetailsGet Your Affairs in Order For most of us, coronavirus and the threat it poses has made us contemplate the status of our estate plans. As thousands of people in the Commonwealth have died of COVID-19 and its complications, many thousands more are ill, and many, many thousands more face unemployment and financial hardship. There…
DetailsTimes Are Tough The spread of COVID-19 has thrown the certainties of life into disarray. Unfortunately, this uncertainty has had a devastating impact on both the stock market and the everyday commerce that sustains the economy. Freelancers, drivers, hotel and restaurant workers now find themselves physically or legally barred from working. Not only service workers…
DetailsIf your relationship is already strained, living under quarantine conditions can quickly shed light on a troubled marriage. Whether you’ve been contemplating divorce for a while, or the stress of recent events has become the straw to break the camel’s back, our attorneys can help you understand the divorce process and your options. During these…
DetailsStrict stay-at-home orders implemented for safety have placed some abuse victims directly in harm’s way. Safety measures recommended to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic possibly could end up leading to a rise in domestic abuse. For many this is not a surprise, as domestic violence cases tend to increase whenever families spend more…
DetailsTop rated R.I. divorce lawyer Christopher Heberg was interviewed by WPRI News regarding the impact of being isolated during the coronavirus on married couples with an already fragile relationship. Heberg says being quarantined at home for weeks can be the perfect storm, and the stress can have a strain on any relationship. Attorney: Some clients…
DetailsAmid the spread of COVID-19, we are all facing unprecedented times. As this pandemic continues, regulations regarding safe practices change daily. One thing on the mind of parents sharing custody is whether or not their court order is enforceable. Rest assured, custody, visitation, and placement are in effect and continue to be enforceable during this…
DetailsBy Attorney Christopher Heberg – It is imperative that pre-existing Court orders, relative to Custody, Visitation and Placement are complied with during the Covid-19 pandemic. You can be quite confident that the courts are already keen to people who will try to use the current crisis as an excuse to deny visits. Personally, I’ve already…
DetailsGuardianship is a legal arrangement that allows one party—whether that be a concerned individual, a lawyer, or even an organization—to make personal and legal decisions on behalf of an individual who is not otherwise fully capable of doing so himself or herself. Guardianships in RI can be for a limited purposes, for instance only related…
DetailsAttorney Heberg was interviewed by WPRI News regarding child custody and co-parenting challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Read on to learn how Rhode Island judges may handle parenting cases when one parent denies access without a palpable reason during the coronavirus crisis. Lawyer: Judge will ‘come down hard’ on parents denying shared custody during pandemic…
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