Wednesday, February 27, 2019

How To Help Children Cope With A Divorce



When helping children cope with a divorce, it is important that there is consistency, predictability, and so-forth in their lives. Help your kids cope with a divorce with the guidance of a licensed psychologist in this free video on parenting skills.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Divorce: So Many Unanswered Questions



When you are in the middle of separation or divorce, the list of unanswered questions is seemingly endless.

Monday, February 18, 2019

SSA PHONE SCAM ALERT 2019



Protecting your information is an important part of Social Security’s mission to help you secure today and tomorrow. You work hard and make a conscious effort to save and plan for retirement. Unfortunately, frauds and scams are a part of doing business online. Scammers try to stay a step ahead of the curve, but our robust cyber-security programs help us protect the information and resources entrusted to us. Despite our advanced tactics to thwart them, we can’t do it alone. Watch the following video and learn how you can help us protect your information.

Friday, February 15, 2019

Divorce Lawyers Give Relationship Advice | Glamour



It's estimated that about half of marriages end in divorce. Why are so many people getting divorced, and how can you prevent splitting up with your spouse? We asked four divorce lawyers what they've learned in their practice on how to keep your marriage alive.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Can Both Parties Get What They Want in a Custody Battle?



Often in custody battles each party thinks it’s either my way or the highway. In a recent case where my client was the father, we learned that maybe there is room for both.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Top 8 Ways to Get Approved for Social Security Disability



Social Security does not make it easy to win disability benefits. Approval rates at hearings have dropped from around 60% just a few years ago to around 40% today. In some hearing offices, judges approve even lower percentages. Delays are increasing and many in Congress believe, incorrectly, that Social Security disability is riddled with fraud.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

About Us


Hodson & Mullin has been a preeminent Family Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability firm in Solano County for more than 25 years, and has been recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the Solano County Bar Association and readers of the Vacaville Reporter. The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization has designated our principals as Certified Specialists in Family Law and Workers’ Compensation Law.  Both partners are perennially named among Northern California’s Super Lawyers.

Ours is the only AV-Preeminent rated Family Law/Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in Solano County, rated by the Martindale-Hubbell and FindLaw ™ directory.

We offer our clients professional legal representation and services in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Family Law, and selected Personal Injury and Civil cases.  Our staff of attorneys, and our friendly paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative assistants all work hard to ensure the best results for our clients in and out of the courtroom.

We are able to negotiate settlements in the vast majority of our cases, but when litigation is necessary, our principals and associates have the trial experience and level of expertise necessary for effective representation in court.  We are one of the few law firms in the North Bay area with Certified Specialists whose staff provides services to Spanish-speaking clients, and with three retired military officers among our lawyers, our own personal military service uniquely positions us to assist military clients.

The Hodson & Mullin firm’s mission is to put clients first, with the goal of minimizing the stress of resolving legal matters. Put our expertise to work for you.

Sunday, February 3, 2019

How Do I Make Him Show Me Respect? Leslie Vernick



Having trouble getting your ex to speak to you kindly? DivorceCare expert Leslie Vernick suggests establishing healthy boundaries instead of demanding respect.