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:
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5 Reasons Kids Make Us Better People
Walking with my son the other day, I jokingly told him that I had not signed up for being his minion for such a long stretch, and that in some countries at his age children are the ones who become minions for their parents. Without missing a beat, he quickly decided to point out all the benefits I have derived by having him in my life this past decade. The list could actually be endless, but here are the top 5 reasons I think kids make our lives so much better: 1. The fragility of life- only during my pregnancy did I really become aware of what it is like to be vulnerable, and to not be fully in control of everything. Turns out a "due date" is just a target date, but no one really knows for sure when the baby will actually come, whether you will need a C-section, or if you may have to go on bed rest a few weeks beforehand. Several of my friends have struggled with infertility issues, suffered miscarriages, had still births, and one almost bled to death during her delivery. Together, we have cried many tears privately about these losses, and in those moments truly learned to appreciate just how precious life is. 2. Increased connectivity- once you have a child, it [...]
10 Topics for Discussion in a Dating Contract
I have joked a lot with friends about creating a Dating Contract the last couple of years, but in all seriousness, I am starting to think that before we start dating someone seriously, we may want to agree on some ground rules. Way before you even get to the exclusivity talk and ask for an STD test, I think in today's day of modern technology, we may want to establish some ground rules while playing 20 Questions. Here are my top 10 items to discuss: 1. Any personal information disclosed on dates will be kept strictly confidential; 2. Neither party shall post anything on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media regarding their dates without the other's approval; 3. Neither party will post any pictures of the other in any social media without the other person's express permission; 4. You will both do your best to be honest and not mislead one another, especially in terms of what you want in the relationship and where you see yourself heading in the future; 5. Details related to a bad-break up will only be discussed with immediate family; 6. Neither one will create any public scenes-- no tears, anger or display of any drama while outside; 7. No drunk driving or [...]
Will You Marry Again?
Being divorced is not a status any of us aspire to in life, and yet 50% of us that walk down the aisle dreaming of a happily ever after will fall into this category. Divorce is an incredibly harsh setback, but thankfully it does not usually define us; rather many see it is an opportunity to grow and refine themselves-- if they can put the anger and/or disappointment behind them. Does this sound too good to be true? Not really if you take a good look around you. There are so many examples of successful people that have picked up the pieces and kept on soaring after a divorce-- not just in Hollywood, but in all professional areas including journalism, business, and politics, such as Maria Shriver, Arianna Huffington, Liz Gilbert, Sheryl Sandberg, Sonia Sotomayor, as well as many of the local experts that I interviewed for my tv show "Making It Last." These, and so many of my past clients that embrace the motto onward and upward have become my heros, and while some have remarried, many have not. The blinders come off after you go through a divorce, and you realize that love does not conquer all. If you spend enough time reflecting on the fragility of our human connections, you come to appreciate that lasting relationships are rare, and they require a [...]
4 Reasons Financial Literacy Is So Key
Next month, I will once again be a volunteer teacher for Junior Achievement, which teaches financial literacy to children in grades 3-12. Why? Because hands-down I think this is one of the biggest problems we have in the U.S. that can easily be addressed-- and not only is it important to us as a society, but being financially savvy is the key to success for each and every individual both professionally and personally. First, the choice we make for our career path will play a large part in our life. Many of us are defined by our careers, and there is a direct correlation in terms of how happy you are at work and how happy you are in life. Given that we will spend most of our adult lives working, you better like what you do, and whatever income you derive from that job, you must learn to live within your means. Second, higher education comes at a hefty price. If you are borrowing thousands of dollars to earn a degree, you have to be cognizant of the fact that this debt will follow you for some time, and while I personally believe it was worth incurring $100,000 of debt to attend law school 16 years ago, I am not sure I would say the same now given [...]