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Attorney Michael S. Carrillo Provides Legal Analysis on Spanish-Language Univision

May 9, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

Attorney Michael S. Carrillo on Kelly Thomas Case/Abogado Michael S. Carrillo Entrevistado Por El Caso De Kelly Thomas Today, May 9, 2012, two officers were ordered to stand trial in the beating of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill man who … Continue reading

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Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support If I Have 50/50 Custody?

April 16, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

In Some Cases, You Will Have To Pay Child Support Even If You Share Custody When parents share custody of a minor child or children the court will have to determine whether one parent will owe the other parent child … Continue reading

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Divorce Mediation

April 12, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

Mediation In Divorce Cases Mediation is a tool that attorneys can use to resolve tense and extremely difficult divorce cases. In a California divorce, most issues can be mediated through the parties or through their attorneys, if there are any. … Continue reading

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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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How Much Does A Divorce Cost?

January 25, 2012

by Mike Carrillo

Divorce Costs in Los Angeles County In figuring out the cost for your Divorce, each case will be different. That’s because each case has specific set of facts that will change the cost of hiring a divorce lawyer. Specifically, when … Continue reading

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