DC and MD Matrimonial Lawyer Focusing on Custody, Divorce and Prenups
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.
Regina offers appointments in Maryland and DC. Her areas of practice include:
Latest Blog Posts by GenXSmartie
5 Key Signs to Watch Out for in That First Fight
I know this is going to sound weird, but I actually like when that first fight takes place with someone. Why? Because you actually learn a lot based on how someone reacts to conflict. Let's just be realistic here-- we are all going to have arguments with our loved ones-- it may take 6 days or 6 months, but it is bound to happen sooner or later, and when it does, pay attention. How you resolve conflicts is a critical part to making a relationship last. It is completely normal to have disagreements, to want different things at times, and have different points of view. And when something really matters to you, it is okay not be willing to compromise on something. What is NOT okay is having someone regress to being a three-year old having a temper tantrum because s/he is not getting his/her way. What classifies at 3-yr old, unacceptable behavior? Well, for those of you who haven't been around this age-group much recently, let me refresh your memory with my top 5 signs someone lacks the emotional tools to address problems in a positive way: 1. Spewing venom-- when s/he starts cursing, hurling insults, or calls names. This may seem funny at first, but overtime, I promise this will wear on you. 2. Threats- this is easy [...]
Can Your Brain Override Your Heart?
Love is so complex, and yet at the same time it is actually quite simple. Either you love someone or you don't. While someone may be able to check all the right boxes, and on paper you might appear to make a fantastic couple, at the end of the day after many failed endeavors, I've come to the conclusion that your brain cannot override your heart. While we may make trade-offs in many aspects of our life, it has become clear to me that for those seeking real love, trade-offs won't work. What do I mean by trade-offs? Well, let me be blunt, for those in our 20's and 30's that are interested in getting married and having kids, there are some timeline pressures that drive certain choices. If someone is smart, cute and kind enough that you can see yourself creating a family together, then you may ignore certain things that may be lacking in the package. In my own case, I disregarded the fact that my former husband was not religious, athletic or multi-cultural. While these things mattered immensely to me, at the time they seemed insignificant qualities to look for in a partner, as long as I had the three basics- smart, cute and kind. Overtime, however, I learned that I was wrong and not having certain [...]
Do You Have Compatible Baggage?
Let's face it, after age 35 we all have some baggage that we carry with us. Our life experiences shape who we are, and there's nothing to be ashamed of-- we've all made mistakes, and as long as we've learned from them and not allowed ourselves to just dwell in the past, then all is good. Now the key is to find someone with compatible baggage. Think of it this way-- if you are about to embark on a journey, do you want a companion with an empty suitcase? That would just be weird-- and I also don't think you want to travel with someone whose suitcase is full of dirty laundry, that is just going to require a lot of extra and unnecessary work for both of you. Indeed, the goal is to find someone who has done his/her laundry, nicely folded his/her clothes, and is now ready for an adventure. Unfortunately, you may find that some people lack certain travel skills-- and I mean that both literally and figuratively. Some people are just home-bodies, or they may not like exploring beyond their limited comfort zone. Some may be afraid of planes, or loathe long car rides, or perhaps they just lack the resources-- time, money, or energy to go on an adventure. These are all harsh realities [...]
Can A Player Be Tamed?
I'm not a big fan of labels, and so let me just pose this question upfront- if you are in the dating game, then aren't you a player? Perhaps in ancient times "players" were men (like Mr. Casanova), who unabashedly chased women, but hello we are in the 21st century now and there are plenty of assertive women these days, who have no problem approaching men and negotiating deals to meet certain needs without ever developing an emotional attachment. So, to be perfectly blunt anyone who equates physical intimacy with emotional intimacy is an idiot in today's world. We all have different goals and not everyone is playing by the same set of rules, which indeed makes the dating world very complicated, but one thing is for sure-- at the end of the day each one of us that opts to be in the market is looking for something, until one day the stars happen to align and you find someone worthy of your undivided attention. Those that like the game and keeping their options open may never settle down. Some might think these are commitment phobes, while others may consider these enlightened ones smart enough to avoid the old "ball and chain" married lifestyle. Honestly, I don't see the need to pass judgment, but more importantly, I want to [...]