If you are in the middle of ending your marriage or if you and your spouse are thinking about getting a divorce, there are many different issues to take into consideration. For example, many couples grow apart over time and marriages end for a host of reasons. In...
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Benefits of joint custody and how to make it work
Coming to an agreement regarding child custody may be one of the most difficult things divorcing parents go through. Sometimes emotions get in the way of determining what is best for the child. Although there are exceptions, in general, studies show that joint...
What should an employer do when securing workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation insurance is an important aspect of business that requires your consideration as a business owner. It provides you with protection from lawsuits if you have an employee that suffers an injury while at work. Insurance Business Magazine explains...
Get to know the workers compensation rating for your injury
If you have a job-related injury, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Ratings for either a disability or an impairment tell the insurance company how your injury impacts your ability to resume work and day-to-day activities. A difference in ratings...
Looking after children’s mental health in a divorce
Most couples going through a divorce in California notice that it causes stress for their children. The trauma of a divorce can have lasting impacts on children's mental health. Parents who identify signs and symptoms of divorce-related mental health issues in their...
How does the court determine the best interests of a child?
During any child custody case, the court examines multiple elements of your life and relationship with your child in order to determine what arrangement is in your child's best interest. The safety, welfare and social health of your child takes precedence over your...
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...