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Monthly Archives: February 2012

I Don’t Live in California But My Child Does, Is There Anyway To Get Custody?

February 19, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

There are ways for you to obtain custody and/visitation rights even if you don’t live in the same state as your child Even if you don’t live in California where your child lives, you may be able to obtain custody … Continue reading

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Orange County Couples Loses Case After Being Placed On The Child Abuse Central Index

February 15, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

McFetridge Family Loses Civil Lawsuit Against County of Orange After Being Placed on CACI List On Wednesday a jury ruled in favor of the County and against Bette and George McFetridge closing a lawsuit that they filed after being placed … Continue reading

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Bank Levy Lifted In Child Support Case In LA County For Person Receiving Social Security

February 13, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

LA County Child Support Lawyer Lifts Bank Levy When dealing with the Child Support Services Department, most clients are lost in what could happen to them. The Child Support Services Department will go after whatever they can find when trying … Continue reading

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Should I Even Bother Hiring A Lawyer For My DUI?

February 10, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

YES! You Should Definitely Hire A Lawyer For Your DUI Case! At the office we often hear this question over and over again — whether the person should even hire a DUI lawyer for your case? YES, you should! Even … Continue reading

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When I File For A Restraining Order, How Do I Serve It?

February 9, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

When Filing a Restraining Order, You Can Ask That The Sheriff’s Department Serve It When filing a restraining order based upon credible threats of violence by the restrained person against the protected person, you can ask that the Sheriff’s Department … Continue reading

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How Long Does A Divorce Case Take?

February 6, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

A Divorce Case Will Last At Least 6 Months In California, a Divorce may not be brought to judgment (finalized) no earlier than six months after the date which the Respondent was served. That means that the clock starts ticking … Continue reading

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