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 Are You Coping With Winter Blues?
For many, it has not been an easy start to 2019. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history definitely took a psychological toll on most of us in DC, not to mention the devastating economic impact across various industries here. On top of that, freezing temperatures have caused major delays or school closures in this region, and unless you are seemingly immune to the cold, this weather is not inspiring many of us to venture outdoors for long. This creates the perfect storm for what I refer to as the Winter Blues. As tempting as it may be to just wrap yourself in a blanket, order meal delivery and binge watch on your sofa all day, honestly the best way to combat those feelings of isolation, boredom or lack of direction in your life is to motivate yourself to complete at least 3 tasks a day. For example: cook at least one meal a day, get to the gym, and make plans to connect with at least one friend/colleague. If you stick to this, when you complete your tasks you will feel so good that hopefully you will want to repeat the experience the next day, picking another 3 tasks you can tackle, and ideally this momentum will keep building. Another good tip is to build in rewards for yourself. [...]
Are You Making Time For Yourself During The Holidays?
Despite all the pressure to find the right gifts for family and friends, and distribute the correct amount in bonuses and tips to our service providers during the holidays, I do love the fact that at the end of every year we must all take some time to think about others and recognize the role they play in our lives. That said, you don't want to lose sight of the fact that with the precious time you will have off during the holidays, you need to carve out some me time, and you shouldn't let others give you a guilt trip because you want a little time on your own. All families have drama, and there is such a thing as too much time together. Only you know what triggers you and when you're hitting your wall. This year, why not develop some coping and escape strategies in advance rather than trying to react in the moment? Another tip to keep in mind is this piece of advice my friend gives to her kids before they say anything in the heat of the moment: 1) is it kind? 2) is it necessary? 3) is it true? If the statement does not pass this three-prong test, then keep your mouth shut. Now we all know there's a limit to how much [...]
How Are You Coping With The Challenges of Single Parenting?
None of us aspire to be a single parent, just like none of us dream of getting divorced when we're exchanging our vows in front of some officiant with probably 50 or more of our closest friends and family as witnesses. So let's first acknowledge and accept that the choice to be a single parent is not an easy one, and for some people it was not even a decision they made willingly, but rather it was just thrust upon them. But there isn't much time to wallow in self pity about the fact that things didn't work out as you'd hoped because there's now a little one counting on you to make it all okay, and while this is no small task, every day I get to see so many strong and resilient people rise to that challenge. In addition to getting over your personal disappointment or anger that things did not work out as expected when you first thought to bring a new child into this world, single parents continue to face difficult issues through each stage of the child's life. As first, people usually focus on securing the basics, and by secure I mean getting to the point that you are not relying on anyone other than yourself to provide for all the basic needs for yourself [...]
How Do You Know If You’ve Met “The One”? 7 Signs Someone’s Not Quite Right Long-Term by Elana Rubin on Elite Daily
This idea of "the one" has been ingrained in our minds ever since we were kids. We'd watch romantic comedies, Disney fairytales, and read young adult novels in which happily ever after told us that there was one person we were "meant to be" with. But in reality, there are plenty of people who could be "the one" for you, and will mesh well with you at different parts of your life. In any relationship, you could be wondering if you've met the one: Are they the person of your dreams? Is your connection completely unparalleled to other relationships you've had in your life?