San Mateo Family Law And Workers’ Compensation Blog
Positive lifestyle changes after the end of a dysfunctional marriage
Many people have negative images come to mind when they think about the divorce process. However, there are a number of positive changes associated with divorce in some instances, such as improvements with respect to one's lifestyle. If you successfully work through...
Workers’ comp should work for you
Workers' compensation is a complex system. However, the purpose is simple. The original intent was to provide workers like you a way to stand up to large, powerful businesses. Unfortunately, this system was a compromise from the very beginning. Rather than pitting an...
3 things undocumented workers should know about workers’ comp
If you are an undocumented worker, you are far from alone. In fact, the American Immigration Council estimates that undocumented workers make up nearly 10% of California’s massive workforce. Even if you work carefully and wear protective gear, you may eventually...
What is the difference between DI and workers’ compensation?
In California, if you are injured on the job, you may be able to collect workers' compensation if the injury prevents you from returning to work. You may have heard someone talking about an injury or disability that they sustained outside of the workplace and how they...
Common questions about divorce mediation
Litigating a divorce causes stress as the spouses present their cases to the judge and wait for him or her to rule on the final outcome of property division, custody and other matters. Spouses do not have to leave their future in the hands of a judge, though. ...
What types of injuries does workers’ compensation cover?
Workers' compensation provides you with protection if you suffer an injury on the job, but it does not cover every type of injury you might sustain. The injury must occur while you are on the clock and doing your regular duties, according to the State of California...
How borderline personality disorder might affect custody cases
Divorce is difficult and can cause a lot of negative emotions to rise to the surface. When one or more persons have a mental health disorder, things can become explosive. Ideally, if this is the case, all affected persons remain in counseling and take any prescribed...
Explaining divorce issues to your children
There are many difficult aspects of ending a marriage. However, it is especially hard for many parents, not only because of legal matters involving their children (such as custody and child support) but because of the ways in which their divorce will affect their...
Battling a cancer diagnosis during divorce
If you were recently diagnosed with cancer, our law firm understands the multiple hardships you are likely working through. Whether you are in a lot of physical pain or have extremely negative emotions (such as crippling anxiety and depression) as well as financial...
Offer additional support to children sensitive to divorce
The factors that lead to divorce tend to have a far more devastating effect on children than the actual divorce. This might include infidelity, ongoing conflict or even domestic abuse. However, even when divorces are amicable, some children remain extremely sensitive...
