San Mateo Family Law And Workers’ Compensation Blog
What you need to know about palimony
As a California resident, you need to be aware of a law unique to our state. Popularly called the palimony law, it addresses spousal support, but not in the way you normally think about that term. This law addresses the payments an unmarried but cohabitating person...
What is the DWC 1?
If you suffer an injury on the job in California, you have the right to make a workers' compensation claim. However, you must make sure that you follow all the procedures in place to make your claim. If you fail to follow set procedures, you could end up with a...
Repetitive injuries and workers’ compensation
California residents often go above and beyond on the job. Unfortunately, this type of work ethic may lead to injuries. Some of the most common injuries workers have to deal with are ones caused by repetitive motion. Unlike other obvious job-related injuries, those...
When does spousal support end?
Whether you receive or pay spousal support in California, it is helpful to know when those payments will stop. This can allow you to plan your finances. It may even alter decisions you make. The impact may be large on your income depending on the size of payments, so...
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
A divorce affects more people than just the couple ending the relationship. This is especially true when the situation involves children and custody issues. It is not uncommon for grandparents to end up impacted by the divorce. This may lead you to wonder if you have...
How to file a workers’ comp claim in California
If you suffered an injury on the job in California, know that the state’s workers’ compensation may cover your resulting medical bills. To receive the assistance you deserve, however, you must file a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding the claims process may...
What should I know about temporary disability benefits?
When you get hurt while performing your California job, you may know that you can access workers' compensation benefits. These benefits come in different forms, and it is important to understand what you are eligible for. One type of compensation benefit you may...
What happens if my spouse does not want a divorce?
Divorce in California may be slightly higher than the national average of 50% for first marriages. However, sometimes you may want the divorce, but your spouse still wants to remain in the legal relationship. The state is a “no fault” state meaning either you or your...
How California determines child custody and visitation
Joint physical custody in California means that both parents have the children for roughly half the time. When one parent has less than 50% physical custody, he or she has visitation. Families can create a visitation arrangement that fits their unique structure and...
Positive outcomes of divorce after 50
People in California and elsewhere in the United States are leaving marriages of decades at a much faster rate than they used to. According to Forbes, the over-50 age group has seen an increase in divorce rates at the same time that the overall rate has gone down....
