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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Tackling Substance Abuse Issues During COVID
Regina DeMeo a top divorce attorney in Maryland and DC interviews Dr. Phoenix Adams and Josephine Tynes at Caron Treatment Centers, which has been working with recovery patients for over 60 years. They explain why there has been a rise in substance abuse during COVID, what treatment looks like, how one determines if there is an issue, and what the available options are for individuals and/or families at Caron. Problems with drug and alcohol impact the entire family, and it takes a team approach to heal.
Maryland Family Law Attorneys Discuss The 7 Principles for a Just Divorce
Regina DeMeo, a top divorce attorney in Maryland and DC, interviews John Weaver about his new book, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining just principles throughout the divorce process. The complexity of alimony is explained, as well as the need to properly prepare for mediation and negotiations. Not allowing emotions to govern the approach is key, as well as making sure that the client's desired tactics align with the attorney's core values. Ultimately, the goal should be to obtain a fair outcome that protects the children.
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 three simple steps can help us all cope with the current times we find ourselves in: 1. Practice Gratitude- Lately, it's all about the little things. I start each morning grateful for my ability to taste that first cup of tea (a positive sign that I'm still COVID-free), and then if the sun is shining, I give thanks to the weather gods for providing me the opportunity to walk outside for at least 3 miles. I find tremendous joy in my ability to purchase desired treats when I go to the grocery store. And throughout the day, I continue to show appreciation for every positive human interaction available. Sadly, all these things were previously taken for granted. 2. Train Your Brain- As soon as you find yourself going into a negative downward spiral, you need to stop. Negativity is neither healthy nor productive. Teach yourself to reframe things and see the positive possibilities out there. If there is something you don't like, rather than complain focus your energy on how you can implement changes and make things better not just for yourself but others around you. 3. Focus on the Positives- Now more [...]
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, etc. This form of stress-relief worked for me for over four decades until March 2020 when COVID-19 hit, the gyms closed, and I was forced to shift gears fast. Aside from walking 4 miles a day, to positively channel my anger/frustration with our "new norm," I decided to take up golf, a nice socially distant sport that you can play long into your later years of life. Yet, what started as a lark, soon became much more. Throughout this pandemic, at least for a few hours, the golf course has offered me a restored sense of normalcy. Surrounded by natural beauty, and friendly people, one can forget for a while that so much has been lost these past few months and instead focus on something positive. Along the way, it's also reminded me of many life lessons well worth preserving in our memory banks, including the following:1. Embrace challenges- rather than always stick to the familiar, it's good to step outside our comfort zone and try something new. No one else expects you to be perfect at first (and neither should you), however, it never hurts to find a good coach to work [...]