PMCW Law

There is no reason to make divorce harder than it has to be, by making poor decisions based on emotion and not what's best for your children. Our Lake of the Ozarks divorce attorneys are here to give you the dos and don'ts of creating a good parenting plan. Parenting plans are important because they can show the court your plan for co-parenting your children once divorced. No matter what, the court rules in the best interest of the children, so your plan needs to be just that - in the best interest of YOUR children. For an experienced divorce attorney in Camden County , call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at (573) 346-7231 for your free consultation today. The Dos and Don'ts of Creating a Good Parenting Plan The Dos Do be civil while making a plan with your ex. You never know how a divorce is going to happen but don't let yourself get lost in it emotionally. Do your best to remain calm and only think of your child when making this parenting plan. ...

When some people hear the words, "estate planning", they may think they have all the time in the world to do that and they just put the process off. What's sad about that is that no one ever knows what day is going to be their last on Earth and that's really something that is just out of your control. But, there ARE things that you can control NOW, such as making sure your loved ones don't have to go through a lot of trouble getting your estate together, planning your funeral, and tracking things down that they desperately need upon your passing during a time where they are already grieving. You do that by having a strong estate plan in place that covers these sorts of things so your loved ones are saved from having to go through these hassles when they are already trying to just get through mourning you. We get it, this sounds really sad, but you have the power to get things in order now and the sooner you do that the sooner you don't have to think about...

Have you ever got a traffic ticket at the Lake of the Ozarks ? Did you know that there are actually a few things that can be challenged in the case of a traffic ticket that could result in it being wiped from your record? Our traffic lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few tips when disputing a traffic ticket in Missouri . If you have got a traffic ticket and are in need of an experienced traffic lawyer in Camden County , call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at (573) 346-7231. Things That Can Be Challenged in a Traffic Law Case You can challenge the law enforcement officer's personal judgment. There are cases where you can challenge that the officer made a personal judgment when he gave you the ticket versus going on pure facts. An experienced traffic lawyer in Missouri can go over possible defenses with you so you can see what all your options are. You can challenge the evidence presented. The officer will likely have evidence against yo...

Our lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks occasionally get asked to help with a legal name change. This comes up from time to time, so Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch is here to answer a few frequently asked questions regarding getting your name legally changed in the state of Missouri. If you are in the process of trying to get your name legally changed, give our Camdenton law firm a call. We can answer any questions you may have and our consultations are free. Just call us at 573-346-7231. FAQs About Getting Your Name Legally Changed in MO Q: How does one go about legally changing their name in the state of Missouri? A: You have to file a petition. According to the Missouri Courts : " Persons 18 and older seeking to change their name may do so by filing a Petition for Change of Name. The petition must state important facts required by law in order for a name change to be granted. Generally, the petition must describe who you are, where you live, why you are se...