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Custody agreements are put in place for a reason and it is for the best interest of the child. When those agreements get violated, the best interest of the child can be in jeopardy. Our child custody lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few examples of how child custody agreements can sometimes be violated. Divorce lawyers in Camden County know that this process can already be hard enough on the child, so why make matters worse? If you find your child custody agreement has been violated, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch for your free consultation at 573-346-7231. 3 Custody Agreement Violation Examples 1. A parent refuses visitation that has already been agreed upon. In some cases, a parent may not be awarded actual custody of a child but may be allowed to spend time with the child under a visitation agreement. If a parent fails to obey this order and denies the other parent rightful visitation privileges either by refusing outright or by repe...

In the world of child custody cases, there can be many outcomes. Divorce can have such a traumatic effect on the children and the parents, really everyone involved. Knowledge is key in times like this because its best to know the truth about how child custody works in the state of Missouri so you are not led astray. Our child custody lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you the facts behind some of the myths about child custody in Missouri . If you need an experienced child custody lawyer in Missouri , contact Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-36-7231 today for your free consultation. Myth: The Custodial Parent Can Withhold Visitation Rights If The Other Parent Refuses To Pay Child Support. Facts: Contrary to popular belief, child support, visitation rights, and custody are three separate issues. While they certainly interrelate, you cannot use one as a threat against another. If the non-custodial parent refuses (or neglects) to pay child support ...

The custody agreement is often one of the most emotionally charged (and in some cases highly contested) aspects of divorce. If both parents wish to remain actively involved in the children's lives, they probably feel very strongly about the decision the court makes. However, the court will care very little about the parents' strong opinions - as the court's primary goal is to find the arrangement that best provides for the interests of the children. This week, our divorce lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to look at some of the different types of custody arrangements the court may use. Physical Custody Physical custody is the most commonly thought of portion of a custody arrangement. When a parent is granted physical custody of the children, the children live with him/her for at least part of the time. If a parent receives sole physical custody, the children will likely spend a majority of their time with him/her and may have limited or supervised visits w...