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Nothing is more heartbreaking than hearing your child has committed a crime and is now in the juvenile justice system because of it. You may be thinking what could have been going on in my child's mind to think that was ok? Were they acting out to get my attention? Is this my fault? Where did I go wrong? Questioning yourself is not going to help, but knowing how the legal system works and your child's rights may. Our juvenile criminal defense lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give advice to parents of children in juvie. If you find yourself in need of a Camden County juvenile criminal defense lawyer , call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch today at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation today. Know How Old Your Child Must Be to Be Tried as a Juvenile He or she may only be tried by the court as a juvenile until his or her 17th birthday for committing a status offense. If a juvenile has committed abuse or neglect toward anyone, then he or she may only ...

Hello to all of the parents out there! We can understand that throughout the busy life that is the world of parenting, making an estate plan is probably the furthest thing from your mind, but it should be a top priority. Here's why, if something tragic were to happen to you and your spouse or co-parent without a will, then you won't have it say in who cares for your minor child after you are gone. You can't depend on the law to carry out your wishes. Our estate planning attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few estate planning tips. To get your estate plan drawn up as soon as possible by a professional, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch today at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation. Get Life Insurance. Life insurance can give you peace of mind knowing your family will be financially ok if you pass away unexpectedly. It can cover your funeral expenses, leftover college debt, unpaid mortgages, etc. If you pass away unexpectedly, lif...

There are several events happening in February at the Lake of the Ozarks, but today our Camden County DWI lawyers want to tell you about one, in particular, the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl. Each year this is a great event for the community as is draws so many people out to local businesses. As a local business, we can appreciate this. As you will learn in our blog, there are options available to where you can stay in a hotel and ride a bus back, but for those of you who are locals and may choose not to do that, we can not stress enough, ALWAYS designate a sober driver. Driving drunk simply isn't worth the consequences. If you are ever in a situation where you do need a DWI lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks , contact Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231. Keep reading to learn more about the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks. Photo Credit: FunLake The Mardi Gras Pub Crawl at the Lake of the Ozarks Source:  http://lakepubcrawl.com/ Event Detai...

Congratulations! It is 2019 and this is the year you are getting married. Among all of the wedding planning, you probably haven't had time to think about the legal side of getting married. While it is not the most glamorous side, it is worth taking a look into. For example, has your fiance brought up the notion of signing a prenuptial agreement (prenup)? It is best to know what all comes with a prenuptial agreement and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing to sign one. Our attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few legal tips to be aware of when entering into a marriage. If you find yourself need a prenuptial agreement drawn up, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch   today for your free consultation at 573-346-7231. Legal Tips to Be Aware of When Entering Into a Marriage Do You Plan to Legally Change Your Name After You Get Married? If you plan to change your legal name after marriage, here is what you need to do. According to the Misso...

There's nothing worse than having to spend the holidays without your kids due to how your custody plan works. Fighting for custody of your children could be one of the hardest, most emotional things you may do in life, but there are things you can do to show the court that you are a strong parent and that it is in your child's best interest that you have custody of them. During times like this, it is good to have an objective voice of reason on your side, which is why you should contact an experienced child custody lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks if you are going through this type of situation. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch is here for you and we are just a call away for a free consultation. We can be reached at 573-346-7231. Keep reading for a few tips that can help you present yourself as a strong parent to the court. How to Present Yourself as a Strong Parent to the Court Arm yourself with knowledge. If you are going through a tough divorce and fightin...

2019 will be here soon! While partying and sipping on alcoholic beverages may be in your future New Year celebratory plans, we can not stress enough - do not drink and drive this New Year or at any other time. The consequences are way too severe and it simply isn't worth it. Our DWI lawyers a the Lake of the Ozarks can tell you it is always best to designate a sober driver. That being said, we'd like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and we hope everyone has fun at their New Year celebrations.  Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch is here to present you with a few New Year event options at the Lake of the Ozarks to kick off 2019 at. Source:  www.funlake.com New Year’s Eve at The Lodge of Four Seasons Dec 31, 2018 HK's at The Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Drive Lake Ozark Missouri 65049 Phone: 800-843-5253 Website: http://www.4seasonsresort.com At this New Year's event, you will find: Wine pairings A spectacular menu Music  and even mo...

2019 may be a big year for you! Perhaps you are having your first child? Maybe you are getting married? Maybe you are a buying your very first house or maybe you are finally starting your own business? Whatever your new life change may be, congratulations on this big step! While many people may not think about this at the time, each one of these changes can affect your will or estate plan and it's important that you consult with your estate planning lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks . At Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch , we encourage our clients to let their wishes be known. Keep reading to learn how different life changes can affect your estate plan or will. How Will Your Upcoming Life Changes Affect Your Estate Plan Having a New Baby Once you had a child, it becomes even more important that you have a will or trust. You should name a guardian for your children and list them in your will. A guardian is a person who would care for your children if you unexpectedly ...