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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Has Your Partner Checked Out?
There is probably nothing more painful in life than mourning the loss of a special relationship. If at one point you thought you could share anything and everything with your partner, and that together you made a great team that shared the same level of commitment towards one another and vision for the future, it is a pretty shocking blow to later discover that this person actually hid a fair amount from you, was not quite so committed to working things out, and that actually as their plans for the future became clearer, they didn't include you at all. Unfortunately, this devastating discovery is actually quite common, but the problem is those who feel most blind sided by this twist of fate failed to pay attention to the signs... Most people's feelings don't change overnight, but rather they slowly start to keep things to themselves and ask for space. They spend less and less time with you, as they work through their feelings of discontent. While they are ill at ease, they have a tendency to get snarky and may snap at you for no reason. Simply put, they are unhappy and most likely blame you for their misery. And as this general malaise continues to grow, their behavior can become more desperate as their mind goes into flight or [...]
Do You Need To Change Your Deal?
Circumstances change, it's part of life-- especially when you have kids. This is why we always tell separated parents to be flexible, because inevitably at some point prior to the child attaining the age of majority, there is a good chance something will need to be re-negotiated. Here are the most common reasons parents need to request a change to their Parenting Plan or Custody Order: 1. Remarriage- there is at least a 60% chance that at least one parent will remarry after the divorce, and usually that involves a move and/or a desire to change the custody schedule. 2. Relocation- if a parent needs to leave the area, then the time-sharing arrangement with the child has to be modified to accommodate the new distance between the parents' two households. 3. Income- if one parent begins to earn significantly more, or there is a substantial decrease in income, including possibly a period of unemployment, then the parents may have to revisit the child support figures. 4. Expenses- if the expenses related to the child, including health care, education or after-care change then it may make sense to review the child support calculations. 5. Time-Sharing- if the agreed-to schedule isn't working out, then parents need to revise it in a way that promotes the child's best interest. 6. Decision Making- if [...]
What Are The Odds Of Finding A Soulmate?
Spoiler alert- I really don't like the term "soulmate," but not because I've given up on love or no longer believe in marriage. It's just that there is a lot of danger with using this term, because it has the great potential for either setting up unrealistic expectations or it can cause someone to stay in an unhealthy relationship, or feel hopeless and lost if their partner leaves or dies. First, let's talk about unrealistic expectations. We know that about 20% of the U.S. population will not marry, and that of the 80% that do about half will divorce. Of the 40% that remain married, we all know that some are just plain miserable or complacent, so in reality maybe just half feel like they are with their "soulmate." Essentially then, you have about a 20% chance of finding a great match for a life partner-- so what about the rest of us? It seems to me that the numbers plainly indicate that odds are more in your favor if you apply your energy and effort to developing a great network of friends than putting all your eggs in one basket. Second, when you convince yourself that someone is your "soulmate" I fear that you run the risk of ignoring red flags. You may make excuses for his/her bad behavior [...]
7 Signs Your Spouse Isn’t Happy
Thanksgiving is next month, and as the holidays approach, you may find your spouse is a bit off. This is common, especially when someone is unhappy and therefore isn't feeling the holiday spirit. Here are 7 common signs that you need to have a talk about what is going on with your partner: 1. Easily Irritated- someone who is unhappy is not at ease, and therefore becomes easily set off by the slightest of things. If no matter what you do, that person is constantly set off by what you do, this is a clear sign that something is wrong. 2. Sleeps A Lot- depressed people have a tendency to sleep a lot, it is a way of shutting down and not dealing with the outside world. 3. Avoidance- if your partner keeps staying late at the office and tells you to do your own thing, that is a clear indication that s/he is pulling away from you, and perhaps others. Unhappy people tend to disengage from others, or at least situations that they believe are causing them discomfort. 4. Lost Sense of Humor- if you feel like your spouse has lost his/her sense of humor, don't dismiss that feeling. Pay close attention. Is that person at least smiling on a regular basis, and is it genuine? It is hard [...]