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 Most Common Fears That Surface in Divorce
Tis the season for breakups, and every year I brace myself this time of year for some very difficult conversations about people's worst fears. Whether it comes as a surprise, or is something that everyone could see was inevitable, the fact remains divorce is a difficult process-- not legally actually, but emotionally. It is hard to untangle those ties that have kept you together all those years, and whenever I hear the stories, my only question is how did you last so long??? At first, I did not understand how people could live such unhappy lives for years before finally getting the courage to say enough is enough. And yet, over the years, I have come to see that what I may view as a simple reorganization of a family structure, is for many a very painful experience they have been dreading for quite some time because it means facing their greatest fears. Here are the top 5 fears I encounter most often: 1. The Scarlet Letter Syndrome. Many are afraid of what people will think. My response is who cares? If you need to get out of a dysfunctional situation, most rational people will be supportive and understanding. We are not living in the 1950's anymore. Being divorced does not carry the same stigma that it had when we were kids. Today over [...]
What’s Left on Your Bucket List?
I've never been big on New Year's Resolutions, but I've definitely been working on my bucket list ever since I graduated college and finally got my first full-time job. This year, I say skip the stupid minor promises to yourself about eating better or trying to lose 10 pounds, and instead THINK BIG. Let yourself dream about things you want to enjoy before it's too late. Among the many great things to do in life that are not related to work or being a parent, here are some of my favorite PG-rated adventures, for those seeking a little inspiration: 1. Traveling Abroad 2. Horseback riding 3. Skiing 4. Fishing 5. Sailing 6. Playing Golf 7. Scuba Diving 8. Riding a Hot Air Balloon 9. Taking a helicopter tour over the volcanoes in Hawaii 10. Shooting a gun 11. Enjoying the great outdoors: hiking, biking, kayaking or canoeing 12. Flying trapeze 13. Touring NYC 14. Gambling in Vegas 15. Seeing the electrical parade and fireworks at Disney As you can see, over the last 20 years, I have definitely made a serious effort at enjoying a lot of the things I was not able to do as a child. Don't get me wrong, my mom truly did her best as a single parent with little means, and I will always be grateful for her sacrifices, as well as the [...]
Giving Tuesday Ideas
Today, in honor of Giving Tuesday, I want to encourage everyone to think about either making a donation, or volunteering for a good cause in your area. There are so many wonderful ways to give back to your community, and especially during the holidays, those of us that can, need to help those that are less fortunate. Each month in 2013, I tried to feature on Making It Last at least one local non-profit in our area, but this month during the holiday season I will be highlighting three: (1) Mentoring Today; (2) DC Campaign Against Teen Pregnancy and (3) New Beginnings. There are so many great causes out there, but the ones that go to my core are children, education, and healthy families. Here are ones we highlighted in past episodes: College Tracks, which is based in Betheseda, and helps kids through the college application process. PEP, which is based in Kensington and provides parent education programs. Manna, which is a food bank based in Gaithersburg, MD. Living Classrooms, which has programs in both Baltimore and DC that teach kids that will not go on to college trade skills so they can earn a living. Living in Pink, which is based in Bethesda and was founded by a breast cancer survivor to raise funds for cancer research. Becky's Fund, which is based in DC and [...]
Applying the Laws of Physics to Love
In physics, one of the main principles is that matter does not cease to exist, it simply transforms depending on its surrounding conditions. For example, if you take water and boil it, it turns from liquid into a gas, but it doesn't cease to exist. If you freeze it, it will become a solid, but then if you transport it to a warmer environment, it can melt and become a liquid once again. No need to be a mensa to follow this basic example of how things can and will change depending on what they are exposed to-- so why is it so hard to believe that this same rule of logic can apply to love? Each person is a mass of energy, with vastly differing potentials. There is in my opinion a direct correlation between a person's energy level and his/her capacity to love, which I view as a byproduct of our own energy. Again, applying another basic physics principle, we all accept that energy cannot be destroyed, it only transforms between the two forms of energy- potential energy (which has yet to be used) and kinetic (which is in motion.) In human partnerships then, when two energy sources meet and are able to feed off of each other in a healthy way, their kinetic energy creates a love that is simply magical. But can this [...]