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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Tips for Helping Children Cope During COVID-19
While sheltering at home, we have all seen the devastation caused around the globe by COVID-19, with over 106,000 deaths since February 2020 in the U.S. alone. For almost three months now, children in the U.S. have been home trying their best to engage in online learning while having all their social and extra-curricular routines completely disrupted. And, together with their parents, they have seen our world transform overnight into one where there is a lot of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety about what our "new norm" will look like in the months ahead. Challenging times like these, particularly for those of us that are parents, need to be re-framed as excellent teaching moments. Unfortunately, this crisis is a great lesson in just how unpredictable life can be, and the more adept you are at processing your feelings and adopting to changes, the more resilient you will be going forward. Talk to your kids about their feelings-- we are all suffering from so many losses right now, while also worrying about the future. Normalizing how your children feel is important, but you also want to provide perspective and offer good coping mechanisms. At the same time, try to gauge their level of depression or anxiety, and if there are behaviors that concern you, reach out to a child therapist for [...]
Tips for Helping Children Cope With Changes, Especially During COVID-19
Regina DeMeo, an experienced family law attorney & child advocate interviews Dr. Mindy Thiel of Chesapeake Counseling, who is well recognized in Montgomery Co. Maryland as a child therapist, particularly in high-conflict divorces. Dr. Thiel offers tips for parents to help their kids process the losses they are experiencing as a result of COVID-19, as well as any uncertainty associated with a potential separation/divorce.
Tips For Protecting Your Credit During COVID-19
The past 10 weeks while staying at home, many of us have used the time to not just try new recipes and embrace Marie Kondo’s tips for purging and de-cluttering, but also to review our expenses, cut costs wherever possible and talk to creditors while looking into refinance options now that rates are so low. Of course, how well you can manage to clean up your financial picture is entirely dependent on your ability to (1) maintain a decent income and (2) protect your credit. Tip #1: Check your credit score, and correct any inaccurate information in those credit reports. If you have bad credit (generally below 670), you will not be eligible for some of the more favorable terms with lenders, and this impacts your ability to get insurance, rent or buy a home, purchase a car, or obtain deals with creditors. More importantly, it can affect your ability to find employment in certain industries, particularly those that require a security clearance, and inevitably it will also impact your personal relationship with family members or a significant other that have to suffer the consequences of your poor financial choices. Tip #2: Get educated. Many people lack the proper education to understand how to maintain a balanced budget and set aside an emergency fund. Families often don’t discuss money, and [...]
Tips To Protect Your Credit with Sonya Smith-Valentine
Regina DeMeo invites Sonya Smith-Valentine, the founder of Financially Fierce, to share tips for people worried about their credit, which can impact security clearances. They discuss things to do during a divorce to avoid having your ex ruin your credit, and the benefit of attending workshops or working with a professional to improve your financial literacy.