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 Classic Self-Sabatoging Personalities
We have all encountered individuals in our lives that keep acting in a way that brings them so much misery. I see it every day as a [...]
How Do You Get Your Sexy Back?
While preparing for my lecture next week on Relationships in the 21st century, I cannot ignore how many have enjoyed past blogs with tips on dealing with [...]
Do You Talk to the Dead? Maybe You Should…
I know this may sound crazy, and what does talking to dead people have to do with love? Just hear me out for a second. Part of [...]
10 Best & Worst Dating Tips Ever
The best advice I ever got soon after my divorce came from a friend, who point blank told me "dating is a skill, and it is a [...]
The Challenges of Dating after 35
Most of us who grew up after the 60's free love era grew up as part of the "Hook up Culture," which basically assumes that if you [...]
The Key to a Woman’s Heart
To me, it seems rather obvious how you win a girl over, and it is equally clear why so many guys fail. Too many men continue to [...]
Divorce is Like An Amputation– Without Anesthesia
A while back I read that divorce is like an amputation because a part of your life is being cut out, and as I read that I [...]
What Do You Really Want?
Some days, I find myself feeling a bit like a Spice Girl about to break into the song, "Wannabe." Sadly, I cannot sing to save my life, but [...]
2 Key Travel Tips for Single Parents
Spring is almost here, and summer is finally right around the corner. Now while most parents are busy making sure the kids have a nice home with all the [...]
Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
If there is one thing we all have drilled into us in law school it is this: plan for the worst, hope for the best. Obviously those of us [...]
Stressed Out? Find Your Serenity Now.
I used to think it was just my job that kept me around stressed out individuals, but alas, maybe it's this city. Everyone in DC seems incredibly burdened [...]
March Madness = Good Times
March Madness is finally here, and a good time should be had by all. As a Georgetown alumna this is a particularly fun place to be when the Hoyas [...]
Guys v. Gals- We Are Not In Fact Equal
Those of us that are GenX all grew up under Title IX, so we were raised believing that girls can do anything a guy can do, except maybe [...]
Watch Out for those Ultimatums
It seems so funny to me when people use threats and say things like "take it or leave it." Really? Well, with an attitude like that, I'm [...]
4 Key Tips for Those Parting Ways
It is well known that under stress your brain is not thinking clearly, in fact psychologists refer to this as a fused brain. The connections simply are not [...]
Use Your Time & Energy Wisely
Aside from money, there are 2 things people always claim to have in short supply: time and energy. Over time, I've learned to guard these as truly [...]
What Should You Expect in a Divorce Consult?
It seems a lot of people are unclear about the process for setting up a consult with an attorney. From the attorney's point of view, let me [...]
Some Key Pointers with Online Dating
Many wonder how I've become an expert at playing 20 questions-- the answer should be obvious: every day for the last 15 years, I've talked to complete [...]
Shifting Down as Co-Parents is Never Easy
Not all break-ups are bad, some are actually quite civil and mutual. The same is true with divorces, but the tricky thing is that if you have [...]
Don’t Ignore the Money Talks
Just as a company without a viable operating budget will not last long, the same I believe is true for couples. In fact, the stats show that over [...]
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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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