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
A Roadmap for New Beginnings
I love new beginnings-- probably because I view them as an opportunity for change, and creating a new and better reality. This may be more difficult for some than others, and I admit a major factor is whether you were the driving force behind a break up versus someone who was blind sided and didn't see the end coming. Either way, after about a month you need to get with a new program, and here are 5 easy steps to follow: 1. New look- Go try some new lipstick, a different color eye shadow, get a new kind of haircut, and if you can treat yourself to a mani/pedi and massage. Your body will release all that tension, and you will feel like a million bucks. 2. Shopping therapy- It actually does work. Go invest in a new outfit that you can wear on your next hot date. Even better, go one step further and use this as an opportunity to throw out some of that old underwear, and go get yourself some new sexy stuff. 3. Take a trip- This doesn't have to be a lavish trip that will break the bank, but go away for the weekend with family or friends. Get out of your environment and have some fun. Most importantly, find a way to laugh off whatever happened in [...]
Stop Making Excuses for Bad Behavior
We all do it at times-- we make excuses for other people's bad behavior. For example, "oh he must have had a bad day." Or, "he must have had a rough childhood and doesn't know any better." Maybe this person is under a lot of stress at work, is not well, or just suffered a major setback, so we try to cut them some slack until things get more stable. When someone is going through a lot of change-- planning a wedding, moving homes, etc. we may try to chalk up moodiness to a million different factors and try to convince ourselves that this too shall pass. Yet, if with each new day you find yourself filled with dread of what might happen next, and you feel like you are walking on eggshells or that your stomach is all in knots, then you need to stop, take a deep breath and take a good look at all the red flags you've been ignoring. When my clients come to me, they often feel so stupid for having allowed things to go on for so long and let things get so bad. But it is not an intelligence issue-- it is an emotional one. When you care about someone, the option of last resort is to leave. Most of us would like to help those we love. Most of us would like to [...]
Going Down the Rabbit Hole
Every day I see people dealing with major life changes, and often times this will send people on a soul-searching expedition, where they will question their past, their present, and for sure their future. Now, some of us may take a lot longer and delve a lot deeper than others on this mission to better understand ourselves and those around us. Let me be very honest, this is not an exercise for the faint at heart. In my professional life, as a divorce lawyer, I have to stay focused on getting my clients through the legal process, but quite often they will share with me little glimpses into how this becomes a life altering event for them that impacts various other facets of their lives. While I've been hearing this for over 15 years now, nothing can do justice to what the experience is like until you go down the rabbit hole yourself. Over the last 8 years, in my own post-divorce life, there has been an undeniable radical transformation within me. It is so sad to think that losing my best friend was the catalyst that led me to where I am today-- that without that loss, so much good would never have occurred. Unfortunately, that de-stabilizing event is probably the only thing that would cause me to face my greatest fears. Only then, did I dig deep [...]
Immigration Reform
Last week, I got to do a show with Anthony Fatemi on immigration law. I love finding people that are passionate about their work. This man, who is originally from Iran, came to the US, got his law degree, and over the last 15 years has built a very successful practice helping other immigrants lawfully stay in the U.S. I liked sharing a bit about my own family history, including the fact that my grandmother came to the U.S. without any intention to stay here permanently, and as a result, she never learned English. After about 30 years in this country, she finally decided to become a citizen. Some may disagree with the policies that permit this for certain individuals, and to those people, all I can say is, "get over it." Most of our ancestors came from other countries, and while we need to protect our borders, we also need to keep in mind that this country was founded on the notion that we would be this great melting pot. If it were not for this open arms policy, many of us would not be here today. I hope more people will keep this in mind when we debate our immigration policies. Here is the link to our show: http://mmctv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1106 By Regina A. DeMeo, Esq.