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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How Do You Define High Maintenance?
The phrase "high maintenance" seems to come up a lot, and whenever it does, I cannot resist asking some basic follow up questions, such as: 1. Do you expect someone to provide for you financially, or can you hold your own? Being self sufficient is a great sign that you are not high maintenance, at least from a materialistic point of view. If you can't carry your own weight, however, well that is a big problem, especially if you have champagne taste on a beer budget-- and by that I am referring to working with your own sources of income. The magic number seems to be an income of $70,000, at which point most professionals I know in the DC Area can live decently-- a very attractive quality to those in the dating scene that aren't interested in adding someone new to their payroll. 2. Do you do thoughtful things for others, or do you just expect others to cater to your every need? If you are considerate of others, and do nice things for them on a regular basis to show that you care, then wanting someone to reciprocate is not high maintenance. But if you just expect everyone around you to kiss your ass while you do nothing in return, that is just plain selfish. 3. Do you [...]
Do You Think You Know Your Type?
A lot of people believe they have a "type" that they are attracted to when looking for a partner. This may not be such a good idea, however, to limit yourself-- especially if those limitations are based on superficial qualities like hair or eye color, a certain fashion style or a person's career choice. Furthermore, if your friends are starting to hint that your "type" isn't really working for you, then maybe it is time to take pen to paper (if you are old school like me) or create a list on your smartphone and write down what characteristics you want an ideal partner to have, as well as the top 5 character flaws you cannot tolerate. The type of person I would ideally like to meet is someone smart, funny, kind, financially responsible and into healthy habits. From this you can glean that my top 5 deal breakers would be someone that is not very intelligent, has a mean streak, is a financial basket case, lacks a sense of humor and doesn't care about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With your own list in mind, you can then go forward with a clearer sense of purpose-- you are screening for traits that match your must-haves and don't trigger a visceral reaction by avoiding your list of what you [...]
Why is Relocation With a Child So Difficult?
Summertime is finally here, and that is typically when most parents that want to move try to do so-- but make sure you know your rights and obligations before you do so. If you have an existing court order or agreement regarding custody that gives the other parent regular access, then you have to take into account how your move will impact the custody schedule. In court, our standard is easy: what is in the child's best interest? To make this assessment we look at many factors, but usually convincing a court to allow a move that will take a child away from all his friends, school, doctors, and the other parent is not easy. Sadly, some people ignore court orders or agreements and just do what they want. Well, just know that there can be severe consequences for that. In 1980, the U.S. enacted the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, which makes it a federal crime for a parent to move to another state with a child in violation of a court order. And if you move overseas without permission, you will likely trigger a Hague Convention proceeding, where the Central Authority of another Hague Convention country will ask the foreign courts to order the return of a child to the U.S. The State Department, which can be of great [...]
Relationship and Marriage Advice | The Gottman Relationship Blog: Relationship Alphabet: M is for Money
This is a must-read for all those about to tie the knot: Relationship and Marriage Advice | The Gottman Relationship Blog: Relationship Alphabet: M is for Money: M is for Money By Zach Brittle, LMHC Usually, when two people get married, they stand up in front of their friends and family and t...