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.
Is There a DIY Divorce?
I'm all for helping people save money, and thankfully over the last 10 years we have made major advances in revamping our court systems to make the [...]
Are You Stuck In a Loveless Marriage?
Very few of us get married thinking that we will be among those whose flame will burn out, but so many of us fall into the same [...]
How Do You Define High Maintenance?
The phrase "high maintenance" seems to come up a lot, and whenever it does, I cannot resist asking some basic follow up questions, such as: 1. Do [...]
Do You Think You Know Your Type?
A lot of people believe they have a "type" that they are attracted to when looking for a partner. This may not be such a good idea, [...]
Why is Relocation With a Child So Difficult?
Summertime is finally here, and that is typically when most parents that want to move try to do so-- but make sure you know your rights and [...]
The Good, Bad and Ugly About Divorce
Let me do the bad news first-- if you are getting divorced, your assets will definitely take a hit, and if you have to pay alimony and/or [...]
4 Main Reasons So Many Second Marriages Fail
While many say falling in love is sweeter the second time around, and I sure hope they are right, the stats are quite staggering-- over 70% of [...]
Are You Comparing Apples with Apples?
It seems that many of my peers still fall into this trap of comparing their own marriages to those of their parents or grandparents, and somehow if [...]
Is There Really a Mid-Life Crisis?
Is there really such a thing as a mid-life crisis? Well, I wouldn't actually call it a "crisis," but rather a wake-up call that seems to occur [...]
Is 50/50 Really Fair?
At the risk of opening up Pandora's Box here, let me confess upfront that in my experience, it is incredibly rare to see truly equal partnerships. Most [...]
5 Reasons Why Transitions Are So Scary
Yesterday, I attended an interesting seminar, where a Certified Professional Coach that focuses on working with women in transition, was one of the presenters. She did a [...]
Can You Stop Yourself From Going Psycho?
Way too many people let their emotions run wild, especially when they get upset. Now, we all say things and do things in the heat of the [...]
Can You Appreciate the Blessings of a Bruised Knee?
There is a book for parents called "The Blessings of a Bruised Knee," which basically suggests that sometimes as parents we have to let our children suffer [...]
What’s The Downside To A Prenup?
This week on Money Matters, I had the privilege of sharing some thoughts on prenups, which are a growing trend among young professionals-- and no, not just [...]
Rethinking Your Career? You Are In Good Company
The last ten years have definitely changed many industries, including my legal world. The technological advances coupled with the Great Recession have led many to rethink their [...]
Are You Keeping Your Options Open?
We've all done it in the dating world-- at some point or another we have all kept our options open when we have not been 100% into [...]
Are You Making Smart Choices?
Every day I see people make some pretty difficult choices-- the choice to either enter or leave a marriage is not easy, and it is my job [...]
Are You Giving Your Partner an A for Effort?
In sports, academics and the corporate world, we rarely hand out an "A" for effort-- let's face it, it is all about the final results. That's all [...]
Does It Really Matter Who Is At Fault?
As the trend of no-fault divorces has spread over the last 20 years, I have thankfully seen a dramatic decline in the number of clients that want [...]
Making the Case for Online Dating
I never thought it would come to this, but here I am writing about the importance of keeping an open mind after 35 and trying the online [...]
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.
Office: 7960 Old Georgetown Rd, Suite 3B, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 240-396-4373
Email: rdemeo@markhamlegal.com