Regina DeMeo, known affectionately as GenXSmartie, hosts a blog about relationships, and it covers dating, marriage, parenting, modern family dynamics and divorce as seen from the very personal perspective of a divorced divorce lawyer.
Can You See The Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
It's hard to see a way out of the darkness when you are plunged into the abyss after a horrific break up. And, the more unprepared [...]
Celebrating a COVID Valentine
It's hard to believe how much life has changed in just a year, as last Valentine's Day was probably the last "normal" holiday we had before [...]
Tips For Exiting A Toxic Relationship
Do you find yourself avoiding home because somehow it doesn't feel safe? That when you are home, it feels like you are walking on eggshells? Does [...]
Don’t Just Survive, But Thrive Post-Divorce
Divorce sucks, regardless of whether it was mutual, you initiated it or the decision was made for you. Legal experts can help you separate your assets [...]
What Does Post-Separation Abuse Look Like?
For most unhappy couples, the tension between them dissipates once they are in separate residences or soon after their legal issues are resolved either by agreement [...]
4 Things Kids Need Most From Separated Parents
Separated parents have a tendency to feel guilty that because they couldn’t work things out with their former partners, their children must now shuffle back and [...]
What Does Forgiveness Mean To You?
This year more than ever, I believe our ability to forgive has been put to the test. We are a divided country, separated from our family [...]
8 Great Break-Up Tips
We've all had our share of break ups, but as a divorce lawyer for over two decades I have played a part in more than 1,000 [...]
What Does A Real Apology Look Like?
A real apology has three main components: (1) it acknowledges the actions taken and resulting pain inflicted on you; (2) it provides an action plan for [...]
5 Tips For Staying Sane During These COVID Holidays
For many of you, this might be the first time you are not traveling or spending time with family and friends for the holidays. Those of [...]
Is Your Partner’s Moral Compass Broken?
When you first start dating someone, the main focus typically is whether there's chemistry, witty banter, common interests, and some semblance of follow through. The fun [...]
3 Tips For Staying Positive During This COVID-19 Pandemic
It's not easy to stay positive during a global crisis, but after two decades of dealing with challenging situations as a divorce attorney, I've discovered these [...]
Top 5 Golf Lessons, From A Novice’s Point of View
Ever since the age of 5, if not sooner, I was always engaged in indoor exercise-- ballet, swimming, gymnastics, aerobics classes, yoga, running on a treadmill, [...]
Practicing Forgiveness, Particularly During COVID-19
Have you found yourself immensely disappointed by others the past few months? If so, you are definitely not alone-- this pandemic is testing everyone's patience in [...]
5 Tips for Staying Grounded During COVID-19
If you are a planner, someone that is goal driven and likes to have a clear plan of action, and/or like to feel like you are [...]
Key Tips for Setting Boundaries
Our boundaries are always being tested-- at work, by our family and friends, and even our exs. Setting limits can be difficult, particularly when it brings [...]
Tips On How To Exit Gracefully
When someone makes the decision to leave a relationship emotions can run high, particularly if one person feels blind-sided. For some people, this will trigger anxiety [...]
Is It Really Cheaper To Keep Her (Or Him)?
Over the past two decades, there is one common regret that resonates with most of my divorce clients: they should not have delayed in calling it [...]
Tips For Helping Children During High Conflict Court Battles
High conflict divorce or custody battles in court are the worst, particularly for the children involved. Despite the fact that all the research shows the children [...]
Try Suspending Judgments, Particularly During COVID-19
After 11 long weeks, in my little microcosm outside of Washington, DC things are finally beginning to reopen-- in baby steps. This week, court staff was [...]
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I am committed to providing stellar legal services at a reasonable price-point. Together with my clients, I strive to develop a legal strategy that works within their budgets tailored to meet their needs regarding a either a prenup or postnup, or separation/divorce cases involving child support, alimony, custody and/or property division. Flat-fee prenups and separation agreements are available upon request.
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Email: rdemeo@markhamlegal.com