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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Top 10 Things That Drive People Crazy
Navigating relationships gracefully is a skill that doesn't seem to come naturally to most, but you know there is a reason they say practice makes perfect, and I do believe that over time, we can learn to discipline our emotions-- especially if we can figure out the why. Over the years, while helping people unravel their marriages, I've identified some common behaviors that have a great tendency to set people off, and if you want things to last, then here's what you should avoid: 1. Not listening. We all want to be heard and feel like our partners understand us, and if this is not happening it is an incredibly valid source of frustration. 2. Needs not being met. If you are specific with someone about what you need, i.e. 2 date nights a month without kids, and your request is ignored, resentment is seriously going to kick in fast. 3. Repeat Offenders. When you call someone out on something for the first time, it's only fair to cut them some slack if they had no idea that behavior would piss you off, but if the person continues to repeat the behavior I see no point in giving that person further passes. 4. Broken promises. We all want to know that we can count on someone to do what they [...]
Do You Have A Bi-Polar Love?
Have you ever felt like you were on a roller coaster ride while dating someone? Believe me- this happens a lot. I don't know where Lionel Richie and Diana Ross got their inspiration for they lyrics to "Endless Love," but let me tell you what I hear about more and more each week are cases of a love bi-polar, which Katy Perry so eloquently described as follows: You're hot, then you're coldYou're yes, then you're noYou're in, then you're outYou're up, then you're downYou're wrong when it's rightIt's black and it's whiteWe fight, we break upWe kiss, we make up Does this sound crazy? That is because it is, and if this is your current situation, I just have 2 words of (non-legal) advice: GET OUT. Love is supposed to make you feel warm, safe, and calm. You should feel soothed when you are around your partner, not like you are walking on egg shells. For those that need help understanding this phenomenon I highly recommend this book by Paul Mason & Randi Kreger: Stop Walking On Eggshells. Many people feel stupid for getting into one of these relationships, but they shouldn't-- a lot of high conflict personalities do a wonderful job of hiding their dysfunctional traits in the beginning, and especially when you are young and naive, you [...]
Are You Getting Cold Feet?
Right before any momentous occasion, it is normal to be a bit nervous, but if you find yourself paralyzed with fear as your wedding day approaches, then maybe you need to stop and take a closer look at what is really going on. You need to find a quiet and safe place to try and figure out what is at the root of your problems, and then see if you can address them before you walk down that aisle-- even if that means postponing the event. I know no one likes to cancel plans, but if you find that you cannot sleep, you cannot eat, and/or you find yourself dreading the thought of making any plans related to the wedding, then there is something seriously wrong. Your heart should skip a beat when you see your beloved, but that is not the same as having heart palpitations and sweaty palms, which are signs of major distress and/or anxiety. Arguments are common when planning a wedding-- especially when it comes to budgets. Lots of couples have different points of views as to what is an appropriate amount to spend on the big day and/or the honeymoon, how many guests to invite, or the roles that the future in-laws should play in planning the event. Tensions can run high, which is why [...]