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
What Are You Worried About?
Unless you are a child, whose every possible needs and wants are taken care of, everyone worries about something. As young adults, most of us worry about our grades, whether we are choosing the right career, or if we will find a good partner to create a stable family with us. Then, starting in your mid-30's just when you think the big worries should be over after hitting all the right benchmarks, the really difficult questions start popping up: (1) Finances- Are you making enough money to live comfortably? Have you saved enough? Are you satisfied with your career, or is it not all you thought it would be? These are all good questions, and you need to find the answers to them now, not later. It is normal to worry about money if you are GenX or a Millennial because unlike our parents, we haven't grown up in an era that believes in guaranteed pensions, Medicare or Social Security, and we actually aren't even sure if our kids will have a better life than us. (2) Aging- Are you coming to terms with your fading youth? Let's face it, by mid-30's we all start to see our metabolisms slow down, as our hair starts to gray, and little lines slowly start to appear on our faces. Some of our [...]
5 Tips for Those About To Tie The Knot
During the height of wedding season, I spend a lot of time each week talking to couples not just about matrimonial law and the benefits of having a prenuptial agreement, but also about more practical issues, like the need to set a realistic household budget together and to be open to working with experts going forward to help with either financial questions or communication issues that are likely to arise throughout the course of any long-term relationship. For those that want to make it last, here are 5 key tips: 1. Talk about finances- Planning for a wedding and honeymoon is the first big test dealing with money talks for a couple, but certainly not the last. Even if the couple opts against a prenup, they should at least have the discussion about (a) what should be kept separate, (b) what will be joint, and (c) how will they handle the household budget? If you are willing to memorialize this in a prenuptial agreement, even better-- especially if you want to protect yourself against an alimony claim in the future. Prenuptial agreements do not cost a lot of money and buy you (and your family) a tremendous peace of mind. In the meantime, if you feel overwhelmed by money talks or find that the two parties have vastly different views on spending vs. [...]
Do All Your Disagreements Turn Into Arguments?
It's normal to disagree--we simply don't all see things the same way, both figuratively and literally. A great recent example is the whole debate on Youtube about whether a dress is white and gold, or blue and black. Not everyone in my household saw the same colors, and in the end we all just agreed to disagree. Same thing happened again this week with a vase that I think is yellow but others see as lime. Maybe it depends on the lighting? Who knows, but more importantly, who cares? After 20 years in the legal industry if there is one great take-away I can impart on all others it would be this: pick your battles. Not all disputes are worth a fight, which always have a cost. In fact, if you find that all or the majority of your disagreements with others turn into arguments, then you really need to stop and consider this: how you are going to address this very serious problem? The regrettable reality is that this issue is an internal one, and not external. The truth is that until you are at peace with yourself, you will not be at peace with others. If you feel the need to win every debate, honestly ask yourself why is that? It is a need to feel superior or [...]
Matrimony and Moving: How to Live Happily Ever After by Anne Wynter in Sparefoot
Committing to another person and planning a wedding are hard enough on their own. Add in the challenge of moving and combining households and you may start to question your love for your significant other. To make it through the moving process and get on the road to happily ever after, keep these five strategies in mind. In conjunction with National Moving Day, which in 2015 falls on May 26, SpareFoot is sharing stories about people who’ve moved amid life-changing events. This story focuses on relocating after getting married. Read the Full Article in SpareFoot