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.
4 Major Pitfalls Stepfamilies Should Avoid
No one likes to makes mistakes, especially publicly. This is why a divorce is such a humbling experience, and yet eventually with time most will come to [...]
3 Great Lessons Divorce Teaches Us
Imagine that one day someone tells you that you have to find a new place to live relying on only half your household income, while at the [...]
Has Your Love Become Toxic?
There is a reason people say there is a thin line between love and hate. Believe it or not, the opposite of love in not hate, [...]
Are You Looking For Unconditional Love?
Unconditional love is a gift bestowed upon most of us at birth, by family. Truly, it is a gift we do not appreciate until we are older, [...]
Did Your Partner Sell You a Bill of Goods?
We are all on our best behavior when we first meet someone-- not that we are acting but rather we all seek to present our best self. [...]
Can You Escape The Quicksand?
In a healthy relationship, when conflict arises and you have a quarrel, you learn a bit more about each other, including your partner's fears, concerns, goals and [...]
Do You Have Irreconcilable Differences?
What are irreconcilable differences? Well, in court we simply understand that you are no longer willing to remain married, and instead you prefer to live your lives [...]
Is Your Financial House In Order?
It's almost tax day-- a happy day for those getting a refund, and an irksome day for those that owe more than they had anticipated. The good [...]
Are You Conflicted About Leaving?
Sometimes, we may not know exactly what we want, but we often know exactly what we don't want. That in itself is a good thing-- at least [...]
Is Your Love Slipping Away?
Do you feel like your honeymoon phase maybe took place in a different life? Has your heart stopped skipping a beat when your partner reaches out for [...]
How Much Is Luck A Factor In Love?
A lot of people these days focus on how lucky you have to be to meet the right person, but really is that truly such an act [...]
7 Things To Consider Before Leaving Your Spouse
If you find yourself struggling to keep it together during the holidays, you should know that you are in really good company. When you feel that you [...]
Are You Tired Of Bending Over Backwards?
All relationships require effort, but in healthy ones the give and take should feel about equal. If you feel like you are putting in more of an [...]
Is Your Step Family Refusing to Blend?
I have really come to despise the term "blended family," and it turns out I'm in very good company. In fact the National Stepfamily Resource Center discourages [...]
Is A Good Man Hard To Find?
Perhaps in Flannery O'Connor's time, a good man was hard to find-- because let's face it in all generations prior to mine, men were mainly primed to [...]
Are You Having a Rough Year?
If you feel like 2015 hasn't been your year, especially if you have gone some through difficult transitions either at work or with your family, there is [...]
Are You Thinking of Getting Engaged?
The holiday season is a popular time for people to pop the question. And soon thereafter, engaged couples will begin to plan for the big day-- [...]
Is Heartbreak In the Air?
Have you noticed a surge in break-ups recently? Well, you are definitely not alone. As we adjust to the cold weather season, knowing that the holidays are [...]
How Flexible Is Your Thinking?
This week, I am looking forward to presenting at the annual conference for the Academy of Professional Family Mediators on the topic of Flexible Thinking. Obviously the [...]
What Is Your Window of Opportunity?
In the medical world, they say every minute counts when it comes to restoring blood flow to stroke patients. It is believed that the maximum amount of [...]
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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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