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
Opposites May Attract, But They Don’t Last
There are a lot of lessons that I've been trying to impart on my son over the last 10 years, and it is definitely nice to see now that the hard work over the past decade is in fact paying off, but just as interesting are the lessons he's gleaned unintentionally, simple through observation. My favorite one that falls into this category is his comment the other day that the number one lesson he's learned about relationships is that "you shouldn't marry your opposite, it won't last." So true-- I only wish I'd realized this in grade school! It is easy to see why opposites attract-- someone different is interesting, fun, and maybe sometimes a bit of a challenge. It's exciting to see the world through their eyes-- you get a totally different perspective from them. Also, for those of us that like to debate and/or test limits, the ability to do this with someone that does not think the same way you do is way cooler. For quite some time these games can be a blast, trust me, I have tried this theory out a couple of times. Yet in the end, the result has always been the same-- the very reasons I might first have been drawn to my opposite are the same causes for the demise of the relationship. [...]
Use a SWOT Analysis- Even in Dating
In the corporate world, we use a SWOT analysis all the time, especially during annual retreats, to determine what are the firm's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The point is to continue to play off our strengths while finding new opportunities to address the weaknesses and eliminate the threats. This is an incredibly useful technique that helps companies figure out their competitive advantage, and the fact is more of us should apply this concept to dating. To be perfectly candid, I did not understand much about the dating scene 8 years ago. I went straight from college to living with my boyfriend, who later became my husband in law school. After 12 years of being together, when we divorced in 2005, I was shocked to see how the dating landscape had changed, especially as a result of modern technology. Luckily, I am a quick learner, and if I had to emphasize 3 key points, they would be this: 1. Pace yourself - you don't need to speed things up just because someone else has a different agenda. 2. Take breaks when you need to-- we all have moments that require us to focus on other things, and rational human beings will understand that work and kids have to come first. 3. Stay focused- don't let your emotions cloud your judgment. You need to stay true to your wants and needs [...]
Have You Been Naughty or Nice?
Less than 3 weeks to go before Christmas, and as we work on our holiday cards and gift ideas, we inevitably have to ask ourselves how generous we feel like being towards the cast of characters that are part of our world. It's almost like an annual review of our status with family and friends, and here is where I love playing Ms. Claus and shedding the dead weight while rewarding those that have been good. Being perfectly candid, 2013 started out a bit rough, particularly with the death of my grandmother, who lived 97 very full years and is one of the most peaceful souls I've ever met here on Earth. There were other hiccups along the way, which are not worth mentioning here, but suffice it to say that those who truly cared about me stepped up and rallied, and I will be eternally grateful to those that stood by me in a time of need and helped make the second half of 2013 a stellar experience. As kids, we all learned that good behavior would be rewarded, whereas bad acts would be punished. I say we should continue to live that way as adults. Why put up a facade? If you don't feel like buying someone a present, then don't. If you can't afford to do what you'd like to do, just say that. There should be no [...]
A True Miracle on 34th Street
Last week, after waiting four decades for this moment, I finally got to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade live this year seated right by the tv cameras-- a dream come true after freezing my butt off for years watching the parade while standing with the masses on the streets. It was truly an amazing sight, but what really made this moment all the more special was that I was able to share this experience with my mother, a cancer survivor who had never been to the parade, and my son, who doesn't remember when we went years ago. Together, it is something we can cherish for the rest of our lives, and with that we will always be reminded of the power of forgiveness. Three years ago, when I decided to go in search of my dad, let's just say my mother was not supportive of this endeavor. To be fair, even my closest friends were worried about this decision to open up my deepest wound in my life. Many could not understand why I was taking such a huge risk back in 2010, and while they worried about the possible trauma that I might suffer if grossly disappointed, I just focused on getting some answers for my son about our family history, although little did I realize at the time that I was the one who really needed the answers in order to find peace. After [...]