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Running a property management company can be enjoyable, but there can be some challenges. Having an experienced lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks on your speed dial couldn't hurt. There are a number of issues that can come up that may require legal attention. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter and Welch   are here to give you a few reasons why you may need legal help as a property manager. 3 Reasons Why You May Need a Lawyer if You are a Property Manager 1. Assembling the lease (rental agreement) and the property management agreement OR reviewing existing legal documents. We can't stress enough how important it is to get procedures agreed upon in the beginning through the lease and property management agreement (if applicable). Here are few examples of what a lawyer may help you implement into your lease or property management agreement. The lease is the agreement made between the tenant and landlord. The property management agreement is the agreement made between the p...

Owning a restaurant can be an exhilarating experience. Bringing smiles to peoples' faces with your home cooked comfort food can be very rewarding. However, there are also certain legal liabilities that can come with owning a restaurant that you should be aware of. Protect yourself and your restaurant from the potential of being sued, by arming yourself with information. If you do happen to find yourself, as a restaurant owner, on the receiving end of a lawsuit, consult with an experienced lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are a few potential legal liabilities you could run into when owning a restaurant. 3 Potential Legal Liabilities a Restaurant Owner Should Know Liability # 1 Alcohol related issues There are a number of alcohol related issues you can run into as a restaurant owner, if you serve alcohol, that could potentially result in you being sued. Some examples include: Your customer becoming overly intoxicated and disturbing other customers Customers ...

The Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks is only about a month away. This is one of the biggest parties at the Lake and Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch would like to wish everyone a FUN, but SAFE time. Keep reading for more details about this fun event. Our lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks will also highlight some consequences of drinking and driving. Be safe and have your transportation planned ahead of time. Source: www.LakePubCrawl.com The Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks This exciting event will take place Saturday, February 17, 2018. The buses will start at 4 p.m. and there is a $10 charge for the wrist band. Your wrist band provides you with the following: • Entry to 17+ participating venues; • Unlimited entertainment – All locations will have band or DJ; • Bus transportation to all 17+ locations; and • Pick up and drop off at participating Hotels/Motels. You may purchase a wrist band at one of the parti...

Going through a divorce can be tough, especially when children are involved. You could be worried about how the custody battle is going to go and whether or not you are going to get to spend enough time with your child. There are a lot of variables to consider when it comes to child custody cases. Our child custody lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to answer some frequently asked questions regarding child custody. Child Custody FAQ’s Q: How does the court determine custody of a child? A: Ultimately, the court is looking at what’s in the best interest of the child. There are a number of factors that will typically play a part in the court determining who should receive custody of the child. For example, here are a few questions the court may ask in order to determine their decision. Have either of these parents ever abused the child? Can this parent financially provide for the child? Depending on the child’s age, which parent would the child prefer to live w...

Alimony, or spousal support, is known as the financial support one might get from an ex-spouse in result of a divorce. This money is an attempt to keep both parties “lifestyle” as close to the "lifestyle" they have grown accustomed to as possible.  However, you can’t just get alimony by asking, you have to qualify for it and it must be granted to you. An experienced divorce attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you determine whether you have a good chance of getting alimony or not. Let’s look at what factors into being granted alimony in a divorce case. How Do I Know if I Qualify for Alimony or Spousal Support? When the court determines whether or not alimony should be granted, they are looking at a few different things: • Can the spouse wanting financial support, support themselves?  • Are they able to acquire a job on their own? • Did the married couple have a child who needs special attention? If so, would the primary caregiver/parent be able work o...

You have put your whole life into your business. You don't want to leave it to someone you don't trust when you pass away. It's important that you have a plan put in place ahead of time. Our estate planning attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you create a will and make sure all your bases are covered. Here are some estate planning tips you can follow for your business. Estate Planning Tips for Business Owners Tip # 1 Create a will. No matter what type of business you own, having a will created is a good idea. Even if you already have a will, make sure it's updated. A will allows you leave directions regarding who you want to leave your business to. When there is no will to refer to, your business is passed down to whoever the state law guides it to. If you don't have a will, then your business will typically go to close family members. Tip # 2 Consider your taxes. Many people don’t realize, but estate taxes can be as much as 50 pe...

The holidays can be a season of joy, but it also can be a stressful financial time for single parents. You want to give your child the best Christmas possible, but if you are not receiving child support payments in a timely manner (or at all) during this time of year, you may be struggling to make the perfect Christmas a reality. Our experienced child support attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you some advice if you are not receiving your child support payments. Possible Reasons for Delays in Child Support around the Holidays A couple of reasons as to why you may be experiencing delays in your child support around the holidays specifically, can include: • The parent paying child support quit or lost his job in the holiday season. If your co-parents wages were being garnished to cover your child support payments and all of a sudden you stop receiving payments, there’s a possibility that he or she either quit or lost his or her job. • Christmas Day ...