Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Divorce with a Toxic Person?

I recently interviewed Ashley-Nicole Russell, Esq, divorce attorney, and host of Divorce, Healthy! Podcast. In this segment, I asked Ashley if a person is in the middle of an ugly divorce with the scorched earth type of litigation, is it possible to transition into a divorce that's more healthy?

Workers Compensation For Mental Health Injuries

If you suffer from a mental health injury, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome or depression, then you know that a mental health injury can be every bit as debilitating as a physical injury. In many states, you can receive workers compensation for mental health injuries incurred on the job.

Understanding the Social Security Disability Process

If you are going through the Social Security Disability process of filing a claim, it may be helpful to work with someone who knows the in's and out's of this complicated system


At Hodson & Mullin, we know disabled people need help. Faced with a possible lifetime of great physical pain and a frightening financial future, many are so overwhelmed they don't know where to turn. At Hodson & Mullin we not only understand, we effectively steer our eligible clients through the Social Security Disability application and appeal processes, with countless successful cases over the decades.

At our firm, a highly experienced legal assistant will spend a great deal of time working with you and gathering records and information to perfect your claim, but your legal questions will be answered by an experienced attorney.

We are registered with the Social Security Administration and when necessary, we appear at actual hearings throughout Northern California to present our clients’ cases effectively, with an eye toward the most favorable outcomes.

Most of our experienced legal assistants are fluent in both English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to obtaining results.

We are happy to meet with you for an initial consultation without charge to you, and you incur no costs at all unless and until your case is resolved and you receive a settlement or benefits. Schedule an appointment with us today at our Vacaville or Fairfield offices!

Step Parent Adoption

If you are remarried and do not have a relationship with the other biological parent, you may be wondering if step-parent adoption is an option and how it works, among other things. Step-parent adoption represents a great chance for both you and your child (or children) to enjoy the increased security that comes with this legal arrangement. Studies have shown that there are tremendous psychological and emotional benefits to this type of family structure.

Simply put- a step parent adoption completely extinguishes the rights of the other biological parent and the step-parent becomes the legal parent of your child. In the event something were to ever happen to you, it would be the step-parent that would take guardianship of the child. While a step-parent adoption is not as complicated as other types of adoption, it is still a legal process that an experienced adoption attorney should help you with. This is especially true if there are issues with the biological parent, you are a same sex couple or you are in a situation where you each want to adopt children.

State laws vary by state and the sooner you get in touch with an attorney, the sooner you can celebrate this very exciting event.

4 Things Social Security Disability Recipients Should Not Do

4 things not to do to help you keep your Social Security Disability Benefits 

1. Plan your next move 

2. Don't stop Doctoring 

3. Do not earn over the allowed amount 

4. Don't be like Doris

How To Change Bad Habits In an Ugly Divorce

I recently interviewed Ashley-Nicole Russell, Esq, divorce attorney, and host of Divorce, Healthy! Podcast. In this segment, we talk about habits and changing old bad habits that are detrimental to us when going through a difficult divorce. 

My guest is Ashley-Nicole Russell, Esq, divorce attorney, and host of Divorce, Healthy! Podcast. She is also the author of the book, "The Cure for Divorce Culture, Repairing The Damage Within A Lost Class Of People", In this video, she shares her message that healthy divorce is possible with good suggestions.

Suze Orman's Take On Getting A Prenuptial Agreement!

Financial expert SUZE ORMAN takes questions from the audience and gives them financial advice.

What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

Learn about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the two rules to receive it.

At Hodson & Mullin, we know disabled people need help. Faced with a possible lifetime of great physical pain and a frightening financial future, many are so overwhelmed they don't know where to turn. At Hodson & Mullin we not only understand, we effectively steer our eligible clients through the Social Security Disability application and appeal processes, with countless successful cases over the decades. 

 https://www.hodsonandmullin.com

The Top 5 Effects Of Divorce On Children

We all know that eventually some people grow apart, and eventually end up in divorce. It may be a sad time but sometimes it is for the best. But what about the children? What happens to them and what are the effects of a divorce on them? Let's talk about that in today's episode.