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.
Forgiving Others, and Yourself, Is The Best Gift of All
So often I see people grappling with either anger or severe sadness, especially when they first come to me for help with a divorce. Sometimes, they blame [...]
How Do You Kiss & Make Up?
It is natural and inevitable that couples will argue, have differences of opinion, and that each side may need to retreat to his/her separate corner for a [...]
Dating & Social Media
Who ever thought so many people would pay attention to a change in status of Facebook? Well, apparently many people do. Seems so innocent- you are dating [...]
Teaching Kids About Love— and Divorce
When I got divorced in 2005, my son was 2 years old. As a result, we did not have to explain much to him about the reasons [...]
Meeting Your Own Needs
So often I hear clients talk about how their partners failed them or made them miserable-- but very rarely can people take some responsibility for their own [...]
Why Are There So Many Pre-Valentine’s Day Break Ups?
With almost a week left before the big day, some will find themselves dreading this artificially created holiday, unable to make any plans, and feeling quite [...]
Valentine’s Tips for Women
V-Day is less than two weeks away, and while guys are busy making dinner reservations and arranging for flower deliveries that will cost them 3 times [...]
Valentine’s Tips for Guys
Guys, Valentine's Day is coming up and I get most of you are dreading it. What is meant to be a fun holiday, for some, is filled with pressure to make this [...]
The Rise of Dating Coaches and Matchmakers
Valentines' Day is right around the corner, and for some it will be a fun holiday to look forward to while others might decide to wear all [...]
Finding that Rock
When I first got divorced a friend told me that I would soon find myself swimming in shark infested waters. I confidently responded, "lucky for me I'm [...]
Finding the Right Balance When Sharing Information
In my professional life, I am not allowed to share my client's information with others. Maintaining attorney-client privilege is a cardinal rule. In my personal life, however, [...]
Taking a Page from Celebrity Divorces
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly word can spread that a celebrity couple is splitting up-- I guess thanks to Twitter, Facebook, etc. news is [...]
Juggling Priorities as a Single Parent
Being a single parent is not easy; luckily I have a good co-parenting relationship with my ex-husband, and we do our best to work together to cover [...]
Holidays Proposals & the Year that Follows
15 years ago, I got engaged during the holidays down in Florida. Ironically, my father was probably only 10 miles away at that time, but we were [...]
Unplugging During the Holidays
I'm not sure about others, but what I am looking forward to the most is unplugging during the holidays. Just a few days of peace and quiet, [...]
The Difference Between Casual Dating & Dating on a Mission
When you are casually dating, you really are just looking for someone that you enjoy hanging out with-- you are far more willing to overlook certain things, [...]
Holidays and Gifts for Loved Ones
On the news today, I read that the average American household has about $15,000 of credit card debt. To add to that over the holidays just does [...]
Talking About Taboo Subjects
Traditionally, we have been taught not to talk about politics, religion or sex when we first meet someone-- but if you are dating, those are probably the [...]
Volunteering- It’s an excellent form of therapy
Today, I volunteered to help at my son's school. I'll be honest-- it wasn't just about helping out the teacher, it was a great way for me [...]
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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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