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
10 Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship
Physical abuse is easy to identify-- but what about emotional abuse? These perpetrators don't show their true colors in the beginning. They are incredibly charming, and they will often stay on their best behavior until they feel they've captured you. That's when you'll see the lovely Dr. Jekyll turn into the evil Mr. Hyde. Here are the top 10 signs this is who you are with: 1. Does this person seem to constantly put you down? 2. Are you afraid to express a dissenting opinion? 3. Does this person act in an irrationally jealous and/or possessive manner? 4. Does this person try to control every aspect of your life? 5. Is this person isolating you from your family and friends? 6. Are you being blamed for everything that goes wrong? 7. Has this person destroyed or threatened to destroy or take away your things? 8. Are you often left wondering how arguments escalated to such a hostile level? 9. Have you been threatened with legal action that will "ruin" you and/or result in a loss of custody? 10. Does this person use sex as a weapon-- either forces it on you, or withholds it as punishment? If you have answered yes to any one of these questions, please stop kidding yourself as to what is really going on here-- this [...]
Indecent Proposals- More Common That You Think
Years ago, I remember watching incredulously as the events unfolded in the 1993 movie Indecent Proposal with Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, and then it happened to me. While in Vegas a few years back, a man actually came up to my date and asked him what it would take for him to walk away with a girl like me. I remember laughing at the moment, but honestly I don't think that guy was joking. I chalked it up to being in Sin City, but let me tell you the indecent proposals have not stopped since then, and I guess what I've learned is that guys are really not shy about just putting it all out there, and it is up to the female receiving the request to hit the brakes if a situation is not going in a direction she is comfortable with. We all have different thresholds for what we can tolerate, and I'm not here to pass any judgment. I just want to make sure you think through the offers presented-- and it is far easier if you have thought these through ahead of time so you can nip things in the bud. Here are 5 common scenarios I run into & avoid like the plague: 1. Married Guys- We hear this ALL the time, they can't leave because of the [...]
It All Happens In Due Time
This has been an extended week full of celebration, and on my actual birthday I woke up to a beautiful bouquet of flowers that my brother had sent, together with a very kind message. I then proceeded to open all my gifts, which were thoughtful beyond belief. Every single one of my immediate family members checked in, and no one could believe I was doing a trial on my birthday, but I was really looking forward to it-- all we were arguing about was the fair distribution of assets. It doesn't get any cleaner than that, and I also knew that no matter what, I would end the day going to a nice dinner with my favorite little person in the whole wide world. So why the tears? Nine months ago, my grandmother passed away at the age of 97. I did not shed a single tear at her funeral, and my voice did not even crack as I gave the eulogy. Since then, however, I have been thinking about her lessons a lot. She was not just religious, but very spiritual. She taught me how to pray, and warned me to beware of evil spirits. She believed deeply in community service and the need to show gratitude for what we have in life. To her, every day was a blessing, and she always reminded me that death was inevitable, so there [...]
10 Reasons to Live Apart, and Yet Together
In the New York Times Real Estate section last week there was an article about couples "Living Apart Together," and it featured a few committed couples (even married ones) that have been together for years, yet they maintain separate apartments, unwilling to give up their real estate. Of course, I've been asked to comment on what I think of this idea, so here it goes: For those of us over 40 that enjoy our independance, I think this is a genius solution to some major arguments. Here are the top 10 reasons I think this arrangement would eliminate some major issues between couples: 1. No need to compromise on closet space, decorating styles or put up with a person's lack of taste. You can each do what you want with your own place. 2. What do you care about another person's mess when it is not in your space? 3. If you hate seeing junk food in your fridge, guess what? No problem! Stock your own fridge with what you like. 4. If you are a light sleeper and the other person is a snorer, super easy solution, go back and crash in your own bed! 5. If you are an early riser and your partner is a vampire, no biggie-- start your day bright and early, and meet up with the vamp when s/he [...]