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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Are you a watcher or exhibitionist?
No, I'm not talking about sex today-- instead, I'm referring to how you use Facebook, Twitter, etc. Lately, there seem to be two distinct camps: 1) those that snoop, but rarely post; and 2) those that post often and rarely snoop. I understand that many want to preserve their privacy, and those will normally fall into the first camp. For those seeking to understand those that post often, I will confess that the nature of my business actually requires me to stay on people's radar so that they realize the work I'm doing and causes I'm promoting. Since I don't have a firm that manages all my marketing needs, I have to take it upon myself to spread the word whenever something is being aired on tv, published in magazines, etc. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Blogger have all done an excellent job at helping me reach others, and for that, I am eternally grateful. But of course, there is always a downside to everything, and for me (and my family) it's actually been a bitter pill to swallow that so much of me is out there in the media and cyberspace. While there isn't much that I can do about that now, there are 3 bits of wisdom, I'd like to share with others. (1) Keep in mind that you alone control what [...]
The Emotional Ups & Downs of a Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, there are times you will be up, and times you will be down. It's an emotional roller coaster ride, and along the way, it helps to reach out to someone for advice, especially if you have children that are also adjusting to a lot of changes in their lives. Here is the link to this week's tv segment with Jill Ladd on the emotions a family will experience during & post divorce: http://mmctv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=888 By Regina A. DeMeo, Esq.
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Date-Night
We all get tied up during the week with work and child-rearing obligations, but to keep your connection alive with your significant other it's important to make time at least every other week to have a date-night. It doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive, and maybe you just cook a nice meal at home together while the kids go visit with their grandparents. Just a few hours of one-on-one time enjoying each other's company and conversation that doesn't involve to-do lists. Many couples fall out of the date-night habit after a few years of being together, and just celebrate on special occasions, like someone's birthday or a holiday. Recognizing your special love just a few times a year is simply not enough. To keep a relationship alive and healthy, you need regular and frequent date nights. Talk to each other about what would be ideal for each of you, and maybe take turns with planning. Now, a lot of my married friends with kids will say that I am lucky because I have a built-in babysitter (aka my ex-husband) on alternating weekends. That is true-- I am very fortunate that I don't get hit with a babysitting surcharge when I want my date night. So maybe others need to get creative and take turns with other friends hosting playdates, or they need [...]
Emotional Rollercoasters
The first seven years of my career as a divorce lawyer, I focused on the business-side of the break ups-- then I went through my own divorce, and I got to experience first-hand the emotional rollercoaster that so many of my clients experience when they come to see me. The grief cycle takes its toll on the entire family, and the fact is not everyone will be in sync as they go through the series of emotions. So, to put it bluntly, it is normal for everyone to feel out of whack in different ways at different times. Thanks to my increased involvment in mediation and the Collaborative Process, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most brilliant mental health professionals in the DC Area. These experts have helped me understand the emotional side of the divorce, and helped normalize a lot of crazy behavior that previously made no sense to me. This week, I get to share some of those insights during my interview with Jill Ladd, who was among those recently named by the Washingtonian as a top therapist in our area. Families going through a divorce are highly likely to experience depression, anxiety, and/or anger while dealing with this situation. Parents need to keep their emotions in check, and try as best they can to keep things stable for their kids. It is not [...]