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Halloween 2018 is almost here! This time of year can be such an exciting time for the kiddos, from trick or treating and wearing his or her favorite Halloween costume to pigging out on Halloween candy and making unforgettable memories with friends and family. Amongst all the excitement, remember to be safe and practice safety with your children. It'd be devastating for Halloween to be ruined by a tragic car accident. On Halloween, children may be walking across the streets frequently while trick or treating from house to house, it can be easy not to pay attention and for tragedy to strike. Our personal injury lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks  have helped several victims who were injured in car accidents. If you find yourself needing a personal injury attorney you can trust, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation today. We wish everyone a fun, but safe Halloween. Watch out for children who may be trick or treating. Keep reading for ...

Divorce can be so tough for everyone involved but the children may not really have a say. It may not have been their decision for their parents to get divorced, but it is still happening anyway. In their minds, they may be thinking, this isn't fair, what did I do to deserve this? These are valid viewpoints for children to have. Our divorce lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few things you can do to make your divorce easier on your kids. If you are going through a difficult divorce and need objective guidance you can count on during this emotional time, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch a call for your free consultation today at 573-346-7231. Things You Can Do to Make the Divorce Easier on Your Kids Answer their questions honestly and appropriately when informing them of the upcoming divorce. The news of your divorce may be one of the hardest things your kids hear in their lives. Don't make it harder by lying about the reality of it, ...

While being a new parent can be very demanding, estate planning may not be a high priority. However, it is an important task and shouldn't be ignored. On the off chance you and your spouse die without writing a will and appointing a guardian before your child turns 18, he or she could be appointed a caregiver you don't approve of. Typically, the court will appoint a family member, but you may not want that particular family member being responsible for your child. Our estate planning attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give new parents a few estate planning tips. If you find yourself needing help from an experienced Camden County lawyer for this important task, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch today at 573-346-7231 to schedule your free consultation today. Estate Planning Tips for New Parents Choosing the Right Beneficiaries It's important to keep your beneficiaries updated at all times. For example, if you were married once before and ma...

Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch specializes in helping single parents get the money they are owed by the former spouse, in other words, child support. If you aren't getting your child support payments on time or you aren't receiving the full sum of money or if you have stopped receiving payments altogether, call our child support lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks today at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation. Keep reading for the factors that can determine child support. Factors That Can Determine Child Support Income of the Custodial Parent The custodial parent is that parent that takes care of the child most of the time and has custody of the child a majority of the time. For example, if the mother stopped working to stay at home with the child, then the financial need could be substantial. Child's Needs The child's needs must be taken into consideration when determining how much child support is reasonable. Needs can include but are not li...