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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What Are You Doing This Valentine’s Day?
Valentine's Day is just a few days away-- and don't despair, there is still time to make a plan. If you don't have a significant other to celebrate the day with you, then ask some friends if they want to get together for drinks or a movie, or offer to host a dinner, and in the meantime, treat yourself to something nice like a new outfit, a massage, mani/pedi, flowers, chocolates or special cupcakes. It does not have to be anything major as long as you recognize Valentine's Day for yourself. Why? Because the saying is true- you are not going to find the right love until you learn to love yourself. They say that good things do come to those that wait. I hope that is true, but in the meantime don't write off V-Day just because you are not in a relationship. I think it's the perfect day to acknowledge what you have-- friends, family and yourself. Now next year, if you want to add to that do something different to open up the possibility for more love to find its way into your heart.
Can You See What The End-Game Looks Like?
Those of us that like to plan ahead visualize our goals and then work backwards from that point to figure out all the steps that need to be completed to achieve the desired outcome. No where is this skill more useful than in dealing with legal disputes. Unfortunately many seem to be unaware of the fact that litigation is a drawn out process. We all need to do our due diligence first, gather all the relevant information, review all the settlement options, try to promote a compromise between the parties, and then as a last resort prepare for trial if the parties cannot reach a resolution. All of this takes time and money. Understandably a lot of people put off filing a legal action, but the sad reality is that the longer you put off filing an action, the more time you will have to wait to get your matter scheduled before a judge. Waiting until the situation is urgent will not necessarily make the case an emergency for court personnel. So for example if someone stops paying you alimony or child support, after 6 months without payments have gone by, you may want to ask the court to intervene sooner rather than later. Similarly, if you have kids and are already starting to realize that you and your former [...]
Why Dating Is A Lot Like Shoe Shopping
Why do I think dating is a lot like shoe shopping? Well, because first of all one size does not fit all, and more importantly because we all buy different shoes for different reasons, depending on what we need at the time. The same is true in the dating world. Now, when I got divorced 10 years ago, lots of people told me "you are young and pretty, don't worry you will be remarried in no time." Well, for a variety of different reasons, let's just say that did not happen, and honestly I'm glad it didn't. I needed to enjoy my 30's as an independent woman. Not only did I need the time to truly find myself, but more importantly I needed to appreciate my own strength and learn the beauty of what it takes to make a loving partnership work. So, over the past decade, let's just say I tried on a lot of "shoes." Some were very flashy, but not very practical. Others were perfectly fine everyday wear, but lacked a special style. Sometimes, I tried to settle for a shoe that just wasn't the right size, and that never worked out well. Ultimately, I imagine that when you find the right "shoe" you will know because it fits perfectly-- no need to break it in or suffer [...]
What’s The #1 Reason Couples Split Up?
I get this question a lot- people always want to know what I think is the number one reason couples split up: is it adultery, money, addiction issues or abuse? Actually, the answer is quite simple: Narcissism. While it is important to know what you want and to advocate for yourself in love and life, it is equally necessary to learn to balance this out with your partner's wants and needs if you want a lasting, healthy relationship. If you take a good look around you, you will see that those that are able to take into account other people's points of view and empathize with their partners have the best partnerships. Those that can only focus on their own self-interest may be very successful at work, but I promise you they will struggle immensely in their personal lives. Those that fail to learn to curb their narcissistic tendencies will always put their desires first at whatever cost to those around them-- and so they will focus on work to an extreme, have affairs and/or use money, drugs and alcohol as they please, all while verbally castrating anyone that dares to question their choices. We all have narcissistic tendencies, but hopefully as we mature in life we learn to curb these tendencies, and as parents we have to do our [...]