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
5 Key Benefits to Dating Younger Men
Many of us have a type, but what happens when that "type" continually doesn't work out for you? Perhaps it is time to reassess things and broaden your horizons. Generally, I would date older guys-- not a lot older, but 4-6 years older, until last year. Dating someone over a decade older clearly did not pan out, so now I'm starting to think maybe going in the opposite direction may be the way to go? This is much more accepted these days than 20 years ago-- just look at this week's news: Tina Turner (age 73) tied the knot with Bach (age 57), resulting in nothing but joyful wishes-- not a single scandalous remark. Now, I am not saying I plan to follow in Tina's footsteps, even though she is one cool and strong lady! After surviving the whole Ike debacle, she's continued to soar in her industry without ever looking back, and I hope she continues to serve as a shining example for other DV survivors out there. But I don't mean to digress, this is about the benefits of dating younger guys. So here are some of the positive points that I've come up with thus far: 1. Fewer power struggles- I can only hope that someone who has yet to experience certain things and is in an earlier phase in their career will not get into some [...]
Why Are Women So Complicated?
I get this question a lot- most recently the exact question was this: as beautiful as you ladies are, why is it always served with a dish of complexity... can't it be served in a fun, easy, chilled out manner... a la carte? What I love most about this question is that it shows the guy is actually putting some thought into this social conundrum, and I truly appreciate the honest desire he is expressing, which is rare. So, let me try to shed some light on this common issue men seem to have with us... First, not that I am a sociologist, but we can all accept that for centuries, a woman had to multi-task at home, caring for the needs of many and not just herself. Simultaneously playing the caretaker role as a daughter, mother, and wife can cause a lot of internal conflict, and often women who have not learned to say "no" or realized that they can't please everyone at once, will go into emotional overload or have a meltdown. It is not that we are more "emotional" than guys, it is just that previously we took a lot more in, whereas before guys, who were just trained to be hunters, would go out on their singular mission (to provide) and in the process screw the prettiest young thing they'd fancy. As the saying goes, guys have [...]
Sex Advice from a GenXer’s Version of Dr. Ruth
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now 85 years old, and although it has been ages since I've listened to her speak, I can recall her voice as if I'd heard it just yesterday. I remember how controversial this vocal sex therapist was back in her day. Times have definitely changed, and given our vastly different generations and backgrounds, I'm sure we wouldn't see eye-to-eye on everything, but sharing our opinions about sex unabashedly is definitely something we share in common. So maybe one day I can aspire to be the Dr. Ruth for GenXers? Heck, I'll just start today because there are a couple of conversations that I've had lately with my peers that require immediate attention... 1. Don't Worry About Numbers- Recently, while talking with some highly educated single women in their 40s I heard a few express concern about not having too high a number of sex partners. Seriously-- who cares? It is not like this is some publicized number that goes on your resume! Guys don't want to know details about your past, and you don't need to over share. Keep your mouth shut about numbers, but do get tested for STDS, and then go have fun! 2. Don't Let Kids Ruin Your Fun- Many of my married friends with young kids talk about having zero energy at the end of the day. Work and children can zap [...]
Creating Mutually Beneficial Relationships
A decade ago, while happily married, I could not understand how people would get into these FTF (friends that f..) situations. At that time, it seemed to me that people were wasting their time and possibly closing off opportunities to actually find Mr. or Mrs. Right. But of course, that presumed that everyone was on a mission to meet his/her soul mate, and I obviously now realize that is not the case for many, who find the very idea of just one "soul mate" to be a ridiculous Hollywood concept-- makes for great movies, but doesn't accurately reflect real life. With age, and experience, I have mellowed over the last 10 years. I now see that at different stages in life people need/want different things. Who are we to pass judgment on another person's life choices? As long as they don't cross any legal boundaries, I say live and let live. But if you are going establish a Friends with Benefits arrangement, you need to have an honest discussion with each other to make sure it is a mutually beneficial relationship-- in other words, make sure you are on the same page before you embark on this venture. Here are a few topics I think should be covered when creating an FTF arrangement: 1. Are you going to leave it open about posting things [...]