Since 1998, Regina has helped families in transition address their legal issues related to custody, child support, alimony, and property division either through negotiated settlements or litigation. As of 2006, she has been offering alternate dispute resolution services including weekend mediation and Collaborative Divorce.
Flat-Fee Services
For clients that just need a 30 minute consult and have a clear idea of the terms their legal agreement will contain, this service of an initial meeting and draft contract can be provided on a flat-fee basis. This only applies to Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements or Separation Agreements where the parties already have an understanding of the main issues, and there is no expectation of having contested issues.
Flat-Fee Prenups
For couples getting married in Maryland or DC, Regina can draft a prenuptial agreement to address property issues and alimony, or review an agreement that has already been prepared, within 5 business days after the client completes the required forms and schedules the 30 minute phone conference. Payments can be made online, but consults must be scheduled at least 30 days prior to the wedding.
Flat-Fee Separation Agreements
This service is available for couples that have an understanding as to how they want to address all issues arising from their marriage, including (1) alimony, (2) child support, (3) custody and (4) property division. After a one hour consultation, which includes an overview of the law and process, as well as the required court forms, a draft Agreement will be provided within 5 business days.
For over 20 years
Regina A. DeMeo has been helping families in MD and DC with custody and divorce issues either through mediation, litigation or advocacy. She is an alumna of Georgetown University and GW University Law School, who is nationally recognized as a top matrimonial attorney. She is frequently quoted in the media for her ideas to promote healthier relationships and featured in the Washington Post, ABA Journal and Bethesda Magazine for her care and commitment to her clients. As a legal commentator, she has appeared on Washington Post Express Facebook Live, ABC tv, Good Morning America, MMCTV, YouTube and Sirius XM, and has been quoted in various magazines, books and journals across the country.
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A Roadmap To Navigate the Divorce Process
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Tips For Thriving Post-Divorce
Regina DeMeo a divorce attorney in Maryland and DC interviews Dr. Elizabeth Cohen aka the "Divorce Doctor" in NYC. Dr. Cohen explains the difference between working with a divorce coach and a psychologist. Therapists are able to not just focus on crisis management, but can help you take a deeper look into your behaviors and the past in order to focus on what you really need to thrive. Accepting the marriage is over, and moving forward is ultimately the only logical way forward. Together, they share some dating tips, including checking on past tax liens, divorces or criminal records for any potential new partner. Know what it is you need, and hold out for the love you deserve.
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Leaving a Narcissist and Post-Separation Abuse
Regina DeMeo, a top divorce attorney in Maryland and DC, interviews Tina Swithin, founder of One Mom's Battle and author of Divorcing a Narcissist. Together they discuss the tactics people with a high conflict personality use post-separation to abuse those that leave them, especially when there is a custody battle. People need to document the harassment, stalking, financial abuse and any parental neglect as part of a long-game strategy and be prepared for attempts at isolation and on going legal abuse.
Let Me Help You!
I am committed to providing stellar legal services at a reasonable price-point. Together with my clients, I strive to develop a legal strategy that works within their budgets tailored to meet their needs regarding a either a prenup or postnup, or separation/divorce cases involving child support, alimony, custody and/or property division. Flat-fee prenups and separation agreements are available upon request.
Office: 4800 Hampden Lane, suite 200, Bethesda, MD
Phone: 301-500-1577
Email: rad@reginademeo.com