Megan E. Spidell
Arbitration vs. Mediation: The Difference and Benefits You Need to Know
Going to divorce court is expensive and stressful, with no guarantee you will obtain a mutually satisfying court order. Mediation and...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Mar 21
- 3 min
NC Estate Planning and Divorce: How to Re-evaluate Your Finances
Divorce is never easy. In addition to all of the emotional aspects of a breakup, couples must deal with the financial impact divorce will...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Mar 13
- 4 min
7 Best Ways to Maximize and Protect Assets in a Divorce
Have you ever worried about how a divorce will affect your finances? Or wondered if you could take legal actions to protect yourself from...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Jan 10
- 3 min
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption in NC
Stepparent adoption is a special type of adoption that allows stepparents to become legal parents to their stepchildren. While adoption...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Oct 28, 2022
- 3 min
Co-parenting During the Holidays: 5 Tips on How to Handle It Like a Pro
The holidays are almost here, which means family, fun, and, of course, presents! But with so much going on in this special season,...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
What Is a Guardian Ad Litem, and How Do They Help Children in Court?
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Megan E. Spidell
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
How the Opiate Epidemic Can Affect Your Child Custody Case
In North Carolina, the number of people who died from opioid overdose increased by more than 400% between 2006 and 2016. More than 1,300...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
What You Need to Know about Custody Evaluations in North Carolina
If you’re experiencing a divorce and have children, you probably already understand how important it is to protect your time with your...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
DSS, Custody, and Your Children: What You Need to Know
When parents are in the throes of a bitter divorce, they often make decisions based on emotion. One example? Calling the Department of...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
Divorce Across State Lines: How to Navigate UCCJEA in North Carolina
COVID-19 made many aspects of life more complex, including divorce and child custody. Over the past two years, child custody lawyers have...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
Kids and Divorce: How Not to Mess up Your Kids During Your Divorce
If you're in the middle of a divorce, just coming out of one, or considering one, you may be wondering, "is divorce bad for a child?" The...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
How to Ruin Your Child Custody Case in One Facebook Post
What do Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok all have in common? Family lawyers see them as potential “goldmines” in child...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
What You Need to Know About Adoption
Congratulations! You’re thinking about—or maybe you’ve already decided—to adopt! This is an exciting time in your life. And you have so much
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Megan E. Spidell
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
What Does It Mean to Terminate Parental Rights?
Are you thinking about terminating parental rights? A petition to terminate parental rights can be filed by either the other parent or the
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Megan E. Spidell
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning After Your Divorce
With a new season and good weather upon us, it’s time to start thinking about Spring Cleaning! If your divorce is all finalized and...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Mar 6, 2019
- 1 min
Our Family Wizard
This app has reinvented co- parenting- so much so that judges are requiring it as part of their Court Orders, Attorneys are recommending...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
The Every-Other Weekend Parent
Not a week goes by that I do not meet with a new potential client and hear the term “standard visitation” or “regular schedule”. What do...
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Megan E. Spidell
- Jan 28, 2019
- 2 min
Co-Parenting. Nailed It!
“I don’t care- go ask your dad”… this is a phrase we heard commonly growing up with four siblings. It is easy for one parent to be the...
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