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.
Step Families– they deserve some real kudos!
Apparently there are about 80 Million step families in the US. These families deserve some major props. It is hard enough for two adults with different backgrounds to find [...]
The Magical Boiling Point
Too often I think we let things go, and we keep letting more things go, until one day, magically, we hit this boiling point, and it all [...]
Help Kids Understand the Impact of a College Degree
It's amazing to think that in this affluent country we live in only about 25% of the US population obtain a Bachelor's Degree. Those that do will [...]
Time to Choose: Split Up Before or After the Holidays?
As Thanksgiving approaches, the question I get most often from clients is whether to split now or after the holidays? It's a tough call to make, and [...]
Friend or Frenemy? True Colors Emerge When You Fall in Love
A true friend is someone that supports you, and while they may not agree with all your choices, they will respect that it is your life to [...]
Dishing About Dating in the 21st Century
Tonight on my show, Making It Last, I get to dish about one of my favorite topics-- dating in the 21st century. Keep in mind that it [...]
The Importance of Closure Conversations
Over the last 14 years as a divorce lawyer, I've seen a lot of crap. The worst, however, is when someone is blind-sided by the divorce. It [...]
The Importance of Having a Good Life Panel
In the legal world, you can't have one person act as prosecutor, judge and jury. The whole American system in fact is set up on the premise [...]
Are Your Areas of Life in Sync?
Lately there has been a surge in the use of life coaches. I'm excited to have one as my guest in an upcoming segment in December. Turns [...]
An Engagement Contract?
They say opposites attract, but can they last??? I guess that depends on whether they share enough core values and have a common vision of what life [...]
My Favorite Oxymoron: Common Sense
This week, my son was learning about oxymorons. When asked what my favorite one is, I kind of chuckled as I replied "common sense." Why is it [...]
How Long Should You Wait to Start Dating Again?
I get this question all the time from my clients going through the divorce process. Obviously, I am not allowed to give legal advice in a blog, [...]
It’s a Good Thing If You Don’t Suffer Fools Well in Dating
This week, I get to interview Amy Schoen, author of "Get It Right This Time." She is a dating coach in the DC Area, who helps people [...]
Renewable Marriage Contracts?
There has been a lot of talk for some time now about the continued viability of the notion that we are entering into marriage "until death due [...]
Bridging Two Worlds
As internet dating has taken off and our society has become more fluid, there is now more than ever an increased probability that you might pair up [...]
Love, The Second Time Around
The first time I got married, I was in my 20's, still in law school, no kids, and not much baggage. When we got engaged in Key [...]
Goodbye 30’s, Hello 40!
As my countdown begins with only a few days left before my 40th birthday, I cannot help but look back at the past decade in awe at how much [...]
$7.4 Million on Legal Fees- for a Divorce????
According to DMagazine, a Texas couple spent almost $7.4 million in legal fees as part of their divorce. Ed Bailey, who was married for over 30 years, [...]
How Does a BIA, PC and/or CPA Help Families in Court?
In most jurisdictions, the standard for determining custody is: what is in the child's best interest? When parents cannot agree on the answer to this basic question, [...]
Before Those Wedding Bells Ring…
Weddings are such a great cause for celebration-- two people have found each other and fallen in love, then gone a step further in deciding they want [...]
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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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