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
How Far Have We Strayed From the Garden of Eden?
Every year, it is with great joy that I see the spring blossoms while people decorate their homes for Easter and prepare to celebrate Passover with their loved ones. Yet rarely do we discuss outside of a church or synagogue the historical events that led to the creation of these special days. I myself did not realize how little I had covered with my own son until I recently took him to see the movie Noah, which led to a lot of questions that I assumed had already been answered. So perhaps this week, as many of us take time off for the high holy days with our kids, we should take a moment to pass on some of our thoughts-- deep thoughts about creation and our human existence. Personally, I have spent a lot of time thinking about our exile from the Garden of Eden, which is by far one of the most powerful and thought-provoking stories about our human condition. This beautiful story actually seems so much more relevant today than ever before, because let's all be honest, in Eve's shoes, which one of us would not have taken a bite of the forbidden fruit? Not because we necessarily want to disobey God and his rules, but because our natural curiosity is immense and when we don't understand [...]
Is This As Good As It Gets?
The dating scene can be exhausting, and sometimes we may need to just opt out for a while when we find ourselves in complete disgust after a series of bad dates, but more often than not, what seems to be a very prevalent practice is to settle for Mr. or Ms. Right Now, just to have some fun with a person that appears decent enough-- knowing full well that s/he is never going to go the full distance. Short-term lease situations do serve a purpose, no doubt, but I think it's important to recognize your own pattern and establish time-frames for a reality check with the other person. Does that person realize that s/he is nearing the end of the relationship's shelf life? It's not fair to string someone along, so honest check-ins are important. Personally, I have found my options for renewal tend to surface after 5, 10, or 15 months. Sadly, in the last 20 years, only one person made it past the 3rd renewal option phase, and ever since our divorce, I've often found myself playing the dating game wondering: is this really as good as it gets? To survive, we all develop different skills, and one of my best is the ability to compartmentalize. What does that mean? It means that with someone that isn't a [...]
5 Safety Tips for Online Dating
Given that at least 20% of people are now meeting partners online, I feel compelled to share some safety tips based on the many bad experiences I have heard about. While of course there are jerks everywhere, the problem with online dating is that there is very little accountability. When you meet someone online that person is usually not part of your normal circle, e.g. not from your neighborhood, work, the gym, school, or church, his/her reputation isn't really at stake. So for your own safety, try to keep these 5 tips in mind: 1. Meet at a public place, especially the first few times. It's not that bad stuff doesn't happen in front of others, but the chances are less likely that someone will act inappropriately in public. 2. Have an exit plan. Always make sure you have a credit card or enough cash to at least pay for your own drinks & meal, plus a ride home. 3. Create an excuse to bail. Not good at lying? Easy, I will give you a few lines you can practice: you have plans to meet or talk with a friend at a certain time. You have an early morning meeting that you need to prepare for-- or maybe you have a dog that you need to walk. Whatever-- if you are [...]
Are You Looking for a Playmate or Soulmate?
After age 35, many seem to no longer believe in the term "soulmate," and indeed I understand how over time-- especially after suffering immense disappointment or loss-- we may find ourselves in the singles scene losing faith in this notion that there may be anyone left out there that will ever connect with us deeply and care about our essence. A kindred spirit is very hard to find, and it requires a lot of patience, something many of us tend to lack these days. But every once in a blue moon, you may run across that rare gem in the dating world that is still looking for something far more meaningful than the rest of the herd. How can you tell? By the questions s/he asks while playing 20 questions. When you are looking for a playmate, in other words someone to just have fun with and pass the time, a typical series of questions will including the following: 1. What's your work schedule like? 2. What do you do for fun? 3. Do you like to travel? 4. What sports do you like? 5. Do you enjoy concerts, museums, plays, movies? 6. Where do you like to hang out? 7. What are your favorite restaurants? 8. Are you done having kids? See how with these 8 questions alone, [...]