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Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, but some end in other ways. Some marriages don't end and the couple lives happily ever after. Our divorce lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to explain the differences between annulments and divorce. Annulments may not be talked about as much as divorce but they do happen. If you feel your marriage ending and you are considering either one of these routes, call an experienced divorce attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks as soon as possible. It is best to know all your options and to be prepared and aware before making any major decisions. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch understands that times like these can be very difficult and emotional which is why having an objective voice of reason on your side can be a very valuable asset to have. Annulments vs. Divorce  Annulments A civil annulment is where a marriage is considered void and essentially wiped from existence like it didn't happen. However, annulments ...

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between stealing, robbery, and burglary? Many people may think they are the same thing, but that couldn't be more wrong. It's important to know how different they really are because the difference in intensity of the crime affects the severity of the punishments. Our criminal defense lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to let you know the differences between stealing, robbery, and burglary. If you find yourself needing a criminal defense lawyer in Camden County , contact Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231 for a free consultation today. Theft, Robbery, and Burglary - What are the Differences? The Crime of Theft In order for a crime to be considered theft, you must: Take the property of another without their consent. Have the intention of permanently keeping the owner from using or having possession of such property. Be acting against the owner's wishes. It isn't theft if you are b...

Did you know that the 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks is only about 3 months away? This is such a great boating event at the Lake and Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch hopes everyone that attends has a really great time. We also want everyone to be safe and boat responsibly! Our BWI lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks have heard of too many tragic accidents that have happened on the Lake. Keep reading to learn all of the important details about the 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks. Photo Credit: FunLake.com Source:  https://www.funlake.com/spring-harbor-hop Event: 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop Date: May 04, 2019 Location: Lake Wide Event Osage Beach Missouri 65065 Phone: 1-800-386-5253 Email: info@funlake.com Website: http://www.funlake.com/harborhop Event Details: The 22nd Annual Spring Harbor Hop is the Lake's largest Poker Hop on the water! Visit over 40 of our participating locations on the water to colle...

HOAs or Homeowners Associations are groups of homeowners of condominiums, subdivisions or other developments. Their shared goal is to to make sure their homes and properties are maintained and taken care of in the best possible way. That being said, even though everyone is there with the same goal, problems can arise and your HOA could strongly benefit from having a legal voice or reason present. Our attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to tell you why every HOA should have a lawyer. If you are part of an HOA and would like to have an experienced HOA lawyer in Camden County on your side, contact Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch   PC at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation today. Why Every HOA Should Have a Lawyer To Ensure Your HOA is Meeting All Legal Requirements According to NOLO , every HOA needs its own set of bylaws. "For example, your HOA may have bylaws that cover: how often the HOA holds meetings how the meetings are conducted the dut...

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...