San Mateo Family Law And Workers’ Compensation Blog
Does CA workers’ comp law cover stress?
Psychiatric stress is a growing epidemic in the United States and throughout California, which is why several states have begun to take measures to combat it. One such measure is allowing workers to collect workers' compensation benefits for stress and other...
read moreWhat is parental alienation syndrome and who does it?
In an ideal situation, when two people who have children together split up, they maintain a respectful relationship in which they successfully co-parent their child or children. Unfortunately, most separations in California are rarely that amicable. Oftentimes, one or...
read moreWhat can I do to adapt to single parent status?
One of the adjustments you have to make after a divorce in California is to learn how to be a single parent. This is not something that comes easily to everyone. It can take time and work to make it feel natural to you, especially if your ex-spouse was a very involved...
read moreBeware of workers’ comp nurse case managers
Shortly after a severe accident covered by workers' compensation, you may receive a phone call from a person who is a nurse case manager. This person works for the insurance company that is paying for your workers' compensation medical care. This person may tell you...
read moreWhat are common truck driver job-related injuries?
It may not immediately seem like it, but driving a truck on the roads of California comes with a fair degree of risk. Besides the potential for injury, truck drivers also risk their lives while on the clock. The U.S. Department of Labor notes common truck driver...
read moreWhat factors do the CA courts consider when awarding alimony?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may wonder if you will have to pay alimony or if you will receive it. The answer depends on a number of factors. The Judicial Branch of California details what factors a judge considers when determining whether or not to...
read moreWhy was your workers’ compensation claim denied?
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system, meaning that if you get injured at your California workplace, you will more than likely receive benefits. Unlike in standard personal injury cases, you do not have to prove that your employer acted negligently for the...
read moreWhat are the differences between legal and physical custody?
When a California family law court awards custody of a child, it will award two types of custody: legal and physical. It is important that you understand what each means the differences between the two types of custody, as your understanding will help you gain a...
read moreHow does California enforce child custody orders?
When a California family law judge makes a child custody or visitation order, it becomes a court order and therefore yields the same power as the law. If a parent or guardian violates the court order, the other parent has a few legal remedies. The Judicial Branch of...
read moreWhat happens if someone lies during a child custody hearing?
If you’re in an acrimonious relationship, you may find it hard to trust the other parent of your children. That may be justified -- and their untrustworthiness may turn up in your child custody determination. A small percentage of people feel justified in lying to the...
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