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.
The Importance of Intimacy
This week, the Huffington Post released an article about the importance of sex in a marriage, and the author highly recommends 4 times a week as a [...]
Making It Last
Tonight, my new tv show "Making It Last" will air for Montgomery Municipal Cable. The irony is not lost on me that I am a divorce lawyer [...]
Returning to Your Roots
There is an old saying, which I love-- you need to give a child roots and wings. The roots will keep him/her grounded, but they need wings [...]
The Phases of Dating
Phase I- this is the fun part, where you go on some fun dates, play 20 questions, determine if there is any chemistry, and if so, you [...]
TomKat’s Divorce- A Lesson for Everyone
For those who will miss tonight's segment on Acesso Legal with my comments, here are some of the key points to be gleaned from Tom & Katie's [...]
Kids & Love
This weekend, I got to enjoy a book that a family psychologist gifted to me: The 5 Love Languages of Children by Drs. Chapman & Campbell. I'm [...]
Embracing M.A.D. in Dating
Over the last 15 years, while helping couples dissolve their marriages, I've noticed one glaring problem that people could easily be more cognizant of upfront, while dating: [...]
Trading Assets When Dating- Another Harsh Truth
There are some harsh realities that people do not generally talk about openly, but I think these truths are worth sharing so we can have realistic expectations [...]
Love & Money- The Harsh Truth
Last month, I was part of a panel discussion in DC on Love & Money, where I was able to describe the kinds of instruments family lawyers [...]
What Happens When Acts of God Intervene?
This weekend, the DC Area was hit by a terrible storm that left thousands without power. Many trees in my neighborhood fell and destroyed several cars. One [...]
Love & Modern Technology
Some new stats were recently released, and I have to say they leave me greatly concerned about our society's ability to maintain healthy, loving relationships. The two [...]
Striking a Balance Together
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding on Maryland's Eastern shore. It was a second wedding for both bride and groom, and the [...]
Father’s Day, Redefined
For years I dreaded Father's Day. Everyone else I knew had some reason to celebrate, except me. I knew nothing about my dad, and I always just [...]
The Reluctant Poster Child of Divorce
All I ever wanted in my personal life was to experience an intact family. My parents never married, and it took me 38 years to finally find [...]
The Importance of Making Lemonade Together
If there is one thing the Great Recession has taught us all, it is that there are no guarantees. Because divorce does not discriminate, I have learned [...]
Recognize Your Gifts, Use Them Wisely
Lots of people ask me what they can do or have to do, but not necessarily what they should do. As most people have gathered from my [...]
Why Do Some Girls Love the Bad-Boy Types?
This topic has come up a lot lately so I feel compelled to shed some more light on this topic. There are 5 main reasons a smart [...]
Great Dates Don’t Need to Be Expensive
This may come as a shocker, but as much as I love dressing up and going out to a nice restaurant, some of my best dates have [...]
Divorce Does Not Discriminate
Over the past 14 years, I've learned so much about life from my clients-- and I think that is primarily because divorce impacts both genders of all [...]
For All Those Babies Born Out of Wedlock
Those who know me understand that I often joke about my greatest sources of pain-- it's a coping mechanism that I've used for quite some time. So [...]
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
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