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 Tips of What’s Hot, and What’s Not
A few months ago, the Atlantic had a piece about our "hookup culture," and it summed things up so beautifully: Compatability isn't even all that important. Amusement, affection, affirming attention, sexual fulfilllment, the ever-elusive "fun"- that's what we're after. Those that are immersed in this culture are not dating on a mission to get married or settle down-- the only mission is to have a good time, so whether you share the same values or vision for the future is irrelevant. In the pursuit of hedonism, it's all about enjoying yourself in the present. Personally, I think many go through phases-- there may be times where you are interested in being in a committed relationship, and then you will screen differently for the right long-term partner, whereas other times, you may not want anything serious, and you just want someone with all the right parts and a great attitude. In the hookup mindframe, for most guys, if you are at the right place at the right time and look good, that's good enough for them. For women-- especially those of us with a profession that are completely self sufficient (except for one key body part that guys have), you need a little bit more than that. Here's a clue into what most of my peers think is hot, and what's not: 1. Humor- Do you appreciate irony? If you [...]
Not All Lawyers Are Out for Blood
This week began with me having to put on evidence and then leave everything for a judge to decide what to do in the case, and thankfully the odds were in my favor that day. The week then ended with me acting as the mediator in a court-appointed case, where my role was to facilitate a discussion between the parties and hopefully help them reach an agreement on their own, without the need for the court's intervention. These roles could not be more opposite, and yet I have to admit, I love them both. Court should be an option of last resort, and actually the stats prove that about 95% of family law cases do settle before a trial. The research also indicates that about 1/3 of divorces are amicable, 1/3 are civil, and 1/3 are hostile. Sadly it is this latter category that we hear about the most, and let me be honest, a lot will depend on the attorneys the parties hire. Some just love to litigate, and they enjoy going for scorched earth. They thrive on sending nasty grams and playing games-- for them, going to court is like going to Atlantic City on someone else's dime. What thrill seeker wouldn't love that? This is exactly what clients are doing when they go hire "sharks" to inflict pain on their soon [...]
What Company Do You Keep?
Most of my friends are now in their 40s, some are even in their 50's, and not a single one complains about his/her age. Why? Because they all love what they do, they enjoy their family and friends, and they maintain a positive attitude. Does this mean that life is perfect? Of course not, but we all have a common mantra-- don't let the setbacks or challenges of life drag you down. A pyschologist friend of mine recently told me that a true friend is one that can celebrate with you when you succeed-- putting aside any feelings of jealousy or envy. Her theory is that anyone can step in to help you in a time of need, it might even serve as an ego boost for them to see that someone might have it worse than them. I'd never thought about it this way, but she is so right! Over the last 40 years, I have painstakingly picked friends that are brilliant go-getters and problem-solvers. We feed off each other's energy- but not in a negative sort of way. And I've also looked up to a variety of female Hollywood stars that have not let their age at all detract from their sex appeal. Why? Because they are proving that you can still rock it in your 40's, and [...]
Who’s Your Competition?
There is a lot of overlap between the business world and the dating world-- a tremendous amount depends on (1) the packaging, (2) how you market yourself, (3) the price point, and (4) where you position yourself. Do not underestimate the importance of all these things, however, in the end, there is one key thing that you will never know in the dating world: who is your competition? Knowing what your competitors are offering is a key piece of data that we all rely on in the business world, but you will probably never obtain that in the dating world, where what may be a selling point for one person may be a dealbreaker for another. You just never know, so let it go. When I first returned to the dating world after my divorce, I went in with a ton of assumptions, and yet slowly but surely they've all been torn down. At first I wondered why would guys would want to date a woman with a young child versus one that has a completely free calendar? Well, it turns out some guys really dig that caring, nurturing side that comes out when you become a mom. Then I worried that my profession might intimidate some guys, but I soon learned that most guys really dig a girl that can hunt for herself. As the years have [...]