Regina DeMeo, known affectionately as GenXSmartie, hosts a blog about relationships, and it covers dating, marriage, parenting, modern family dynamics and divorce as seen from the very personal perspective of a divorced divorce lawyer.
5 Reasons To Get A Prenup
Ever since the Great Recession, I have seen a dramatic increase in prenups-- especially among young couples that have never been married before. While they may not [...]
5 Tips To Survive A Divorce
When things are falling apart, people are at their worst-- they are scared, anxious, angry, and deeply disappointed in the present set of circumstances that they find [...]
5 Terrible Reasons To Get Engaged
With the holidays approaching, this is a very popular time of year for couples to get engaged while surrounded by family and friends-- but just make sure [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What Happens In A Weekend Divorce Session?
Most people cannot easily take time off from work during the week, nor can they afford unlimited legal fees to get unhitched. So what if these couples [...]
3 Key Costs to Consider in a Divorce
They say freedom is priceless, and yet when you are contemplating a divorce, there are some pretty significant costs to consider before calling it quits, unless you [...]
What Is Conscious Dating?
A mindful approach to dating is very different from the hook up culture model where as long as there is some chemistry in the beginning, you give [...]
Are You Ready to Get Engaged?
Most couples get engaged between November and February each year, and then the wedding planning takes over for another 6-9 months until the big day. During that [...]
5 Key Issues in a Divorce
What most people going through a divorce dwell on is the why, or how did we get to this point? Unfortunately, not everyone is capable of having a closure [...]
Have You Dealt With Your Baggage?
Anyone over the age of 35 that has gone through a divorce has baggage-- even if there were no children that resulted from that marriage. We all [...]
Are You A Woman On A Mission?
It is great to be goal-oriented, have a vision, and some sense of direction-- but when you are dating, you need to rein in these qualities just [...]
Is Your Family Ruining Your Marriage?
Sometimes, you know from the beginning that your in-laws are not part of your fan club. But other times, it may not be so obvious that your [...]
Why Flexible Thinking is Key to Problem-Solving
Flexible thinkers have a demonstrated ability to see problems from various points of view, and they don't see conflict as a failure, but rather a challenge that [...]
Do You Think Nothing Ventured Means Nothing Lost?
There are some people that are so afraid of getting hurt that they will not put themselves out there. They don't believe that relationships ever last and [...]
Are You Ready To Let The Cat Out Of The Bag?
When your relationship falls apart, it is a very personal feeling of loss that only you can come to terms with in your own time. If you [...]
Do You Need To Take A Break?
Listen to your gut-- if you feel like you need a break, don't try to convince yourself otherwise. Your partner may try to stop you, but don't [...]
3 Key Indicators A Divorce Is Imminent
After 17 years as a divorce attorney, I can easily spot the patterns of behavior that indicate a divorce is imminent. Here are the 3 most common [...]
Let Me Help You!
I am committed to providing stellar legal services at a reasonable price-point. Together with my clients, I strive to develop a legal strategy that works within their budgets tailored to meet their needs regarding a either a prenup or postnup, or separation/divorce cases involving child support, alimony, custody and/or property division. Flat-fee prenups and separation agreements are available upon request.
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