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.
A Roadmap for New Beginnings
I love new beginnings-- probably because I view them as an opportunity for change, and creating a new and better reality. This may be more difficult for [...]
Stop Making Excuses for Bad Behavior
We all do it at times-- we make excuses for other people's bad behavior. For example, "oh he must have had a bad day." Or, "he must [...]
Going Down the Rabbit Hole
Every day I see people dealing with major life changes, and often times this will send people on a soul-searching expedition, where they will question their past, [...]
Immigration Reform
Last week, I got to do a show with Anthony Fatemi on immigration law. I love finding people that are passionate about their work. This man, who [...]
Why are Inspirational Journeys a Growing Trend?
This month, I got Dr. Nixon to explain this growing trend with professionals, who are getting away from their daily environments and going off on inspirational retreats. [...]
The Pros & Cons of Dating on a Mission
I have said this many times before, and I have no problem admitting this once again from the start-- I am not a fan of dating with [...]
Connecting the Dots
Yesterday, I received the cover illustration to my children's book. I have to say, it was quite a thrilling moment, and it was great to finally share this project with [...]
Sexual Escapades- where do you draw the line?
Let's face it, after 15 years I've just about heard or seen it all as a divorce lawyer. Unlike most in this town, I actually do know [...]
Diamonds in the Rough
Let's face it, until we hit our late 20's, we are all diamonds in the rough. When I met my ex-husband, I was 20 years old-- not [...]
Forgive, But Never Forget
Today, I was honored to present to the Fresh Start students of Living Classrooms on the subject of forgiveness. Unlike the common adage "forgive and forget," I have a [...]
A Special Father’s Day Ahead
It's been 40 years now that I have lived with only one name on my birth certificate-- but that will soon be fixed next month. For those [...]
10 Signs You Are Falling Out of Love
We all fall in love for different reasons and in different ways, but there is definitely a distinct pattern that we all follow when things go south. [...]
What’s the Deal with Summer Break-Ups?
Lots of parents choose to wait until the school year ends before calling it quits. Why? Because they don't want to create any chaos in their children's [...]
Getting Divorced Without Breaking the Bank
In almost every other aspect of our lives, we know exactly how much we are paying when we purchase something-- except in the legal services industry. I [...]
The Importance of Gratitude
For as long as I can remember my grandmother, who recently passed away a few months shy of her 98th birthday, would always give thanks for each [...]
We Are All a Work in Progress
Whether we like it or not, change is a normal part of life. Some of us embrace change, others resist it-- either way, a whole flurry of [...]
First Impressions/Last Impressions
We've all heard that first impressions are important-- both at work and in our personal lives. Most of us strive to show up on time, well-dressed and [...]
How Do You Know It’s Right?
Sometimes I have clients that vacilate-- they are not sure whether they should pull the plug or not on their marriage. This is not a decision that [...]
Learning to Forgive
The first three decades of my life I have to admit, I was not a very forgiving person. Then I became a mom, and the cliché is [...]
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