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
Valentine’s Tips for Guys
Guys, Valentine's Day is coming up and I get most of you are dreading it. What is meant to be a fun holiday, for some, is filled with pressure to make this a super special day. I'm all for minimizing stress, so here are some basic tips: (1) unless you are planning to cook, make a dinner reservation now, don't wait until the last minute if you plan to get into any decent restaurants on V-Day; (2) get a card and either a box of chocolates or flowers- no need for both, but you have to show some basic knowledge and respect for certain traditions; and (3) dress nicely for the big day- no need to break out a tux, but shower, shave and put on a nice clean outfit before your date. I am not saying these are bullet proof tips, but hopefully it is enough to help you stay in your sweetheart's good graces. (And feel free to point out to them the blog I wrote with tips for women of V-day). Now, for those of you dating high-maintenance women, let me just be clear that these types tend to fall into 2 categories: (1) those of us that recognize we are high-maintenance and (2) those that are oblivious to the fact that they're high maintenance. If your girlfriend falls into the latter category, I [...]
The Rise of Dating Coaches and Matchmakers
Valentines' Day is right around the corner, and for some it will be a fun holiday to look forward to while others might decide to wear all black and cringe at the sight of all the flowers, chocolates, and ads for over-priced dinner specials that will be inevitable that day. If you find yourself in the latter category, you should at least take solice in the fact that you are not alone. That said, maybe it is time to look at changing some things so that V-Day may actually be a fun holiday to share with a significant other? Let's face it- technology has increased our dating options significantly, but it has also created a lot of challenges. Options can seem limitless for some, and competition is steep. Understanding how to navigate the various dating sites, create an appealing profile, respond to emails, texts, FB requests, etc. may be a bit daunting, especially for those just re-entering the dating scene after a long hiatus. Luckily, where there is a need, solutions always seem to appear- in this case they are professionals known as dating coaches and matchmakers. This weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting one of DC's top matchmakers, who clearly cares about helping her clients find that perfect match. For those that don't enjoy games, find dating to [...]
Finding that Rock
When I first got divorced a friend told me that I would soon find myself swimming in shark infested waters. I confidently responded, "lucky for me I'm a really good swimmer." We were both right-- I found lots of sharks over the last six years, and I proved to be a great swimmer. But sometimes people can get so caught up in the dating game, that I worry whether they will miss out on the right opportunity when it comes along because they are just so into the games. If you are having fun with the game, how do you know when it is time to quit? The consensus among those I have polled is that you know it's time to quit when you find the one that makes you want to stop playing the game. When you know the rules and choose to break them anyway; when you know how to play it safe and instead decide to go out on a limb; when you find that rock that grounds you, and the option to explore alternatives becomes totally unappealing. Hold on to those rocks- they are rare.
Finding the Right Balance When Sharing Information
In my professional life, I am not allowed to share my client's information with others. Maintaining attorney-client privilege is a cardinal rule. In my personal life, however, I am of the belief that sooner or later the truth will come out, and I would prefer to just say it up front so there are no surprises later on. But not everyone is this way, and most of my non-lawyer friends are quite comfortable talking about work, politics, current events-- anything but themselves. It makes sense when you are slowly developing a friendship, and you can build trust over time-- but what about in a dating situation? There seems to be a bit of a chicken and egg problem-- when do you really open up? Once you are in love? Well that seems silly, because how can you really fall in love until someone has truly opened up? Finding an appropriate balance with respect to sharing information is hard work, but if it feels like you are hiding a material fact, then I think it is clear that needs to be shared right away. Furthermore, you want to make sure the level at which you are both sharing information is somewhat equal-- if one person is sharing everything, and the other one is keeping the conversation at a light and fluffy [...]