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 Will You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day, which some have reclaimed as Single Awareness Day is just a few weeks away– and there is still plenty of time to make a plan with or without a significant other. In past years when I was single I would always treat myself to something and make an effort to celebrate with friends, mainly because I believe the day is about celebrating love, not just a romantic partnership. Whether you treat yourself to a fun yoga class, a massage, a new outfit, some chocolates or a night at the movies, the point is to make sure you recognize Valentine's Day for yourself in some way. Why? Because the saying is true- you are not going to find the right love until you learn to love yourself. And beyond that, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to acknowledge and be grateful for all the loved ones in your life, even if you have not yet found your forever person. For those of you that are fortunate enough to have a special someone to celebrate the day with, I urge you to share with each other your expectations for celebrating the day together. Don't assume that the other person can read your mind or that some spending limit you have in mind is simply understood without actually being spoken. [...]
5 Simple Tips To Safely Navigate Dating
Just a few days into the new year, and already many are diligently working on keeping their new year's resolutions. For singles, a popular task to tackle is to make a more concerted effort to get back into the dating scene. But the older you are and the longer you've been out of practice with playing 20 questions, the more daunting this might seem. Here are 5 simple tips that my divorce clients have found helpful when getting back out there: 1. Cast a Wide Net- Rather than put all your eggs in one basket, make sure you check out various dating sites (and ask a friend to check in on you after a new date). If online apps aren't appealing to you, then maybe consider reaching out to a matchmaking service that will do some of the vetting for you. You can also look into group activities or take a class that interests you to increase your chances of meeting others with a similar passion. 2. Be Mindful- People have different dating goals, and a lot can depend on how long they've been separated or how acrimonious their divorce was. Try to be curious and not make assumptions about someone's dating intentions. Some may just not be ready for a serious relationship, and others may lack the capacity [...]
What’s Your 2023 New Year’s Resolution?
The holiday season is almost over and as we wrap up 2022 the biggest take-away for me is a very simple one: there is so much that is just outside of our direct control. As frustrating as that fact may be, the sooner you can accept it, the sooner you can focus on that which is within your control. With that in mind, here are 4 key areas in our lives that we can strive to improve upon in the new year: 1. Physical Health– How comfortable are you with your own body? If you want to lose weight or tone your muscles, change your workout or maybe even get some medical intervention to fix things you don’t like about yourself, go do it! Focus on yourself for a bit, and don’t feel guilty about it. The great thing about setting physical goals is that within a short period of time you can really start to see results, and this will boost your spirits greatly. The undisputed fact is the more positive your energy is, the faster you will recover from whatever heart break or disappointment comes your way. 2. Intellectual Stimulation– Are you bored at work or at home? Having a great mind is a gift you should not squander. We all suffer lulls either at home or at our jobs, [...]
Tips For Avoiding Holiday Drama
All families have drama, and let's be real there is such a thing as too much time together. Sadly, the holidays can be the perfect storm for many who are already on edge as a result of all the pressures we have this time of year to (1) find the right gifts for family and friends, (2) distribute the correct amount in bonuses and tips to our employees or service providers, and (3) make an appearance at all the necessary events/gatherings. Given all these challenges, try to set limits with others to ensure that you don't spend more time, money or energy than you are comfortable with-- remember it's a good thing to have boundaries. Unfortunately, our relatives are often the best at triggering us, so try being proactive vs. reactive. Knowing that some difficult questions might come up, try to problem solve ahead of time by coming up with a canned answer that is polite but firm. For example, if you don't want to discuss something, either say "I appreciate your concern, but this is still a raw subject for me" or "I'm not ready to talk about this now, but I will circle back to you when I am." If you rehearse these types of answers beforehand, then there is much less of a chance you will [...]