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.
Becoming the Booty Call
Have you gone out with someone and then tried to remain friends? When doing so, have you found yourself blurring the lines? Ah yes, you are not [...]
Don’t Skimp on Your Honeymoon- It Is What You Will Remember!
June weddings will be here before you know it, and soon thereafter couples will be off on their dream honeymoons. Sadly, lots of people have this little [...]
Tis the Season to Plan a Wedding!
In the wedding industry, it is well known that over a third of all engagements occur over the holidays, so now is the time when people really start [...]
Starting Over? You are Not Alone.
Starting over after a long-term, committed relationship comes to an end is never easy. The sooner you can work through that anger and/or sorrow, however, the sooner [...]
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
After the holidays, lots of people ask themselves this question: should I stay or should I go? Honestly, if you are asking this question don't you think [...]
Make Time, and Enjoy the Moment
Why are kids so happy? Because they don't dwell on the past or worry about the future. When they are doing something, they are completely engrossed in [...]
Making Your NYE Resolutions Count
Three years ago on NYE, I remember racing from an intimate dinner with friends to one of those ridiculous hotel parties in DC to ring in the [...]
Starting Fresh After a Break-up
Break ups are never easy, especially the longer you've been with someone and the more your lives have become intertwined. Yet once you get past the unpleasant task [...]
Getting Engaged Over the Holidays?
Lots of people get engaged over the holidays, in fact I was one of those many, many years ago. Just hours later, everyone started asking about the [...]
Opposites May Attract, But They Don’t Last
There are a lot of lessons that I've been trying to impart on my son over the last 10 years, and it is definitely nice to see [...]
Use a SWOT Analysis- Even in Dating
In the corporate world, we use a SWOT analysis all the time, especially during annual retreats, to determine what are the firm's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The [...]
Have You Been Naughty or Nice?
Less than 3 weeks to go before Christmas, and as we work on our holiday cards and gift ideas, we inevitably have to ask ourselves how generous we feel [...]
A True Miracle on 34th Street
Last week, after waiting four decades for this moment, I finally got to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade live this year seated right by the tv cameras-- a dream come [...]
5 Most Common Fears That Surface in Divorce
Tis the season for breakups, and every year I brace myself this time of year for some very difficult conversations about people's worst fears. Whether it comes [...]
What’s Left on Your Bucket List?
I've never been big on New Year's Resolutions, but I've definitely been working on my bucket list ever since I graduated college and finally got my first [...]
Giving Tuesday Ideas
Today, in honor of Giving Tuesday, I want to encourage everyone to think about either making a donation, or volunteering for a good cause in your area. There [...]
Applying the Laws of Physics to Love
In physics, one of the main principles is that matter does not cease to exist, it simply transforms depending on its surrounding conditions. For example, if you [...]
The Joys of Being Married
There are a lot of lists out there espousing the virtues of being single, and some idiot even got me a book listing all the reasons it is great [...]
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
As we all gear up for the holidays, I find a lot of people are excited to have a few days off, but dreading the commute [...]
6 Things Most Lawyers Wish They Could Say to Clients
Tonight I have the privilege of presenting at GW University, where I get to share my thoughts on what it is like to practice law in the 21st century. [...]
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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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