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.
Can You Spot The Different Types of Abuse?
Every week I encounter someone trying to escape an abusive relationship. Unfortunately in law school I was only taught to identify two clear types of abuse: physical [...]
Do You Need To Lawyer Up?
Lawyers are expensive, we can all agree on that fact. But if you were never trained as an attorney and now find yourself in need of legal [...]
Are You Missing The Point?
Dating in the 21st century has never been easier--you don't even have to leave your house to explore options and start a conversation with someone that might [...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Saying “I Do”
Wedding season is now upon us, and on average each U.S. couple tying the knot will spend in excess of $30,000 for their big day. While it [...]
What Makes or Breaks a Relationship?
Yesterday, on the Washington Post Express FB Live segment of Baggage Check, I got to cover major issues that come up for couples with respect to money. [...]
Can You Rise Strong?
Every day I see victims of horrible occurrences transform into strong survivors that overcome life's setbacks and move forward with formidable courage that inspires everyone else around [...]
How Does A Love Story Turn Into A Nightmare?
Remember as kids we would see some children burst into a puddle of tears over a paper cut while others remained stoic even when a broken bone [...]
Why The Growing Lack of Civility?
At the risk of sounding old school and not very hip, I really am concerned about my fellow GenXers and those that are trailing us, for many [...]
How Well Can You Manage The Chaos Around You?
Life is unpredictable, and for some that is a beautiful thing, but for others it's a very scary reality. Those in the former category take it as [...]
How Much Are You Willing To Put Up With?
It's not easy to share space with someone, even those you love. We all have different ways of doing things-- our own habits, preferences and daily routines. [...]
Are You Ready For Spring Cleaning?
After a few months of winter hibernation, I think most of us look forward to the arrival of spring. In DC, we are surrounded by beautiful blooms, [...]
Are You Wondering “Why Me?”
Every week I meet someone who asks, "why me?" as we sit and discuss their break up. Let me tell you that after 18 years, sometimes the [...]
Are You Getting Things Done, Your Way?
Let's face it- divorce sucks, even when you do it my way: privately, quietly and quickly. To start life over again, flying solo, is not what most [...]
What Happened To Collaborative?
Litigation is the opposite of collaborative-- we do not exchange information voluntarily or have 4-way meetings while breaking bread together and engaging in open discussions focused on [...]
Are You Worried About Parental Alienation?
All separated parents probably have some pretty unflattering things to say about each other, which is why they are no longer together. But, good parents try their [...]
Are You Paying It Forward?
Sometimes, you just can't pay back an act of kindness. For example, a stranger pays you a compliment and then gets off the elevator, someone anonymously donates [...]
Is The Honeymoon Over?
Most love stories start the same way-- you meet someone you find interesting, you have fun with one another, and you fall in love as each person [...]
Did Your Ex Break Your Heart Or Your Wallet?
Broken hearts are easy to fix-- it may take time to heal, but with the support of family and friends, you will get there. This is not [...]
Are Your Kids’ Clothes Disappearing Into a Black Hole?
I know for some of you this is going to sound petty, but for a bunch of you single parents it may come as a bit of [...]
Marriage- What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Love does not conquer all, I'm sorry to say. Every single one of my divorce clients started out in love when they first said their vows. But [...]
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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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