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 Tips for Dating Professional Women
There seems to be a major disconnect between what guys think professional women in their 30's want, and what professional women in their 30's actually expect from men. So, without turning over the complete playbook, in the spirit of helping bridge the gap, let me share 5 helpful tips: 1. Chivalry Should Not Be Dead- We all know that women are graduating at the same, if not greater rates than their male counterparts in most colleges and graduate schools. Also, thanks to Title IX, we can play any sport we want. Of course we can open our own doors, and pay for our own drinks, but that does not mean we should on a date. When we are "off the clock" most of us actually want the guy to drive, open the doors, say something nice about what we are wearing, pay for the first few dates, and yes, make the first move. 2. Plan Ahead- Those of us with intense jobs tend to have crazy schedules. So, last minute offers to meet up may just not work, not that we don't want them to, it is simply that it is not possible. 3. Communication is Key- If someone is used to a fast-pace situation during the day, it usually means that this carries through outside of work. In other [...]
The Joys of Motherhood
Given that Mother's Day is just a few days away, I want to share a poem that I wrote for my son to help explain why motherhood itself is the best gift he could ever give me: Because of you.... I don't get to enjoy as many movies, restaurants or parties as I may like; Because of you, my schedule is much more complicated; I have lost a lot of sleep; and exotic trips abroad have been on hold for the last few years; Because of you, I have less money in the bank, and a lot more laundry and clean-up projects at home, but Because of you... I look forward to coming home; I've learned that money cannot buy happiness; and I am far more considerate of others; Because of you these past few years, I have relished in the joy of being surrounded by children and their laughter, and I appreciate the simple things in life like cuddling while we read bedtime stories together; Because of you, I have learned the importance of teaching young minds, and the true value in sacrificing for someone else; Because of you, I have found the courage to face my fears, worked at becoming a better person and discovered true meaning in life; You taught me about unconditional love by making me [...]
7 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations
We all have moments in our lives when people will disappoint us, or we feel hurt by them, but not everyone is capable of having difficult conversations to confront the issues before it is too late. Here are some tips I have learned throughout the years thanks to countless seminars, psychology books, and my Collaborative experiences: 1. Remember BIFF- When dealing with people that are upset, it is best to remember keep your statements brief, informative, friendly, but firm. Bill Eddy refers to this as "BIFF" statements. 2. Keep it simple. When someone is emotionally flooding, they only retain 25% of what you are saying, so try to keep the message short and sweet. 3. We cannot un-do the past, so there is no point in dwelling on it. Instead it is more productive to focus on the future. 4. Look at the positives-- try to look at resolving conflict as an opportunity for growth. 5. Keep focusing on your "I" statements; in other words, you want to express how you feel and what your perspective is on a situation. 6. Try to avoid attacking a person- they will simply react badly. If you truly want to invite an open dialogue, you need to make it clear that what you want to do is understand each person's perspective. 7. Weigh [...]
Answering the Question “Who am I”?
Life's journey is about discovering and defining ourselves, and hopefully finding the answer to the question we will so often be asked by others we encounter, "who are you?" Obviously, this answer will change depending on the stage of life we are in when asked the question. I will suggest that most from ages 10-20 are focused on their studies and figuring out what they want to do for work. In our 20's, it is normal to focus on building our careers and having some fun, especially when you finally have achieved independence and earned some real spending money. In our 30's, I find we tend to focus inward-- on buidling our own families and striking that perfect work-life balance. While I have generally had a pretty good idea of who I am, and the direction I wanted for my life, I do not think it has ever been clearer to me than now. As my new-found family tries to figure me out, I have been quite amused by some of the questions asked, particularly by my brother, such as what was I like growing up, am I religious, or am I a "card carrying feminist"? The funny thing is, my own son is starting to ask some of these same questions, and it is really for his sake that [...]