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 The Odds You’ll Find Your Match?
We've all heard that dating is a numbers game, but what does that really mean? It means that to find that perfect someone, you are going to have to cull through a lot of crap. Why? Well, just do the math... The more you care about looks, smarts, and/or someone's character, the harder it will be to find a person that meets your criteria. For example, if only 15% of the US population has a graduate degree and that is important to you, that is fine, but you have to realize that you are eliminating 85% of the population in your search. The same logic applies if you are looking for someone that earns over six figures-- they are out there, but you are now working with a much smaller percentage of the overall population and so to overcome the odds, you will need to put yourself out there more. Even once you click with a candidate that happens to be smart, cute and nice enough, there remain many hurdles to face-- and you can only figure it out over time. Some key considerations are: - Is it easy to spend time together? - Do you trust each other? - Do you respect this person and the life choices s/he has made? - Do you enjoy each other's friends and [...]
Why Are Transitions So Scary?
Change is scary for a lot of people, especially sudden, unexpected or unwanted changes that impact our core needs. Unfortunately, those going through a divorce will experience great uncertainty in various aspects of their lives all at once, which explains the dramatic rise in situational depression or anxiety among those dealing with a separation. Here are 5 key areas of concern that need to be addressed as soon as possible to reduce the stress caused by this major life transition: 1. Financial Security- For anyone to feel safe, s/he must be sure that his/her basic financial obligations such as shelter, food, clothing, and transportation will be met. Being financially dependent on the other spouse is a terrible position to be in, and becoming financially literate and independent is an important part to a successful future post-divorce. 2. Identity- Everyone needs to feel secure in who they are as a person. Unfortunately, many during a marriage tie their identity to being a good spouse and/or involved parent, and these roles will change upon divorce. Returning to single life and not seeing the kids each day are huge adjustments that people have to make during the separation process, and it will take time to develop a new identity outside the former nuclear family unit. 3. Socialization- Many people have their entire social life revolve around [...]
Beauty Is In The Eye of The Beholder
Have you ever found yourself wondering what you could do differently to make someone like you more? Or have you thought to yourself how great someone would be if you could just help them change a few things? Hmm, we've all stupidly thought these things at some point or another, but when it comes to finding a life partner, we cannot allow ourselves to think this way. Instead, we need to focus on finding someone that appreciates us just the way we are. Now, everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion, just don't let that phase you too much. Here is why: according to my son, I am (1) too neat; (2) care too much about what other's think; (3) study too much and (4) don't know how to chill. While all of these may be true from his perspective, there are plenty of others who appreciate these very same qualities that drive him (and his dad) nuts. So who is right? They all are-- because beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this is exactly why one man's trash is another man's treasure. I'm not saying any of us are trash, but I am saying we've all been rejected by someone for certain attributes only to later find another that finds those very same qualities absolutely [...]
Is Your Volcano Ready to Blow?
These days we have been hearing a lot about volcanos-- in far away places like Italy, Iceland and Hawaii scientists are carefully monitoring lava flows, but what about doing the same a little bit closer to home? All of us have the ability to blow-- whether at work or home, and I believe there really is only one reason, which is quite simple: someone has violated our sense of fairness. Usually it is those closest to us that really push our buttons, and that is because we expect much more of our loved ones than we do from complete strangers or casual acquaintances. When it seems that those we care about are not being considerate of us, we often feel betrayed, and that betrayal often leads to outrage. So how do you stop yourself from blowing up? Well, try to remember this fact: if a volcano blows, everyone winds up covered in ash. Whenever we feel our sense of fairness is being violated, we need to speak up and not just suffer in silence. We need to air our grievances, explain our feelings, and then we have to wait and see-- how does that other person react? Do they get defensive or aggressive? Do they shut down or shut you out? Are they dismissive of your concerns? If so, just [...]