Congratulations to Heather, Dan, and David for being named in Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2023! To compile this list, Northern Virginia Magazine sends surveys to Northern Virginia a...
Eight Cooper Ginsberg Gray Fairfax Family Law Attorneys Earn Recognition by Best Lawyers® In 2024!
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC is proud to announce that eight of its lawyers have been recognized in 2024 by Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers®...
What Happens in Virginia When Court-Ordered Support is not Paid?
Awards for child support and/or spousal support are common in Virginia divorce and custody proceedings. However, circumstances may arise where one party refuses to meet his or her support obligations ...
Can Alimony be Terminated Due to Cohabitation in Virginia?
Are you paying alimony (spousal support) to your former spouse who is now living with a significant other? Are you receiving spousal support and living with a significant other? Depending on the l...
10 Brand New Laws in 2023 Affecting Family Law Cases in Virginia
Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1st 2023 that involve family law matters. Here is a synopsis: Pregnancy and Delivery Expenses Previously, mothers could seek reimbursement of “reas...
Gray Elected to the VBA Board of Governors
Congratulations to CGG founding partner, Daniel L. Gray, on his election to the VBA Board of Governors! He is the Potomac District representative on the 22-member board, and fills a seat left vacant. ...
CGG Attends Shelter House’s Changing Lives Benefit Luncheon
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, David Ginsberg, Heather Cooper, Robert Kotwicki, and Bailee Brumfield attended Shelter House‘s Changing Lives Benefit Luncheon at Westwood Country Club. The luncheon ...
CGG Celebrates National Denim Day
Today is National Denim Day. Celebrated on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1998, an 18-year-old Italian girl was raped ...
Stephanie Smith Admitted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
CGG is bursting with pride over Stephanie Smith’s recent admission into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers! Fellows of the AAML are some of the most well-respected family law lawyers in the...
Jamie Montoney Appointed to NVCC Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
Congratulations to CGG Paralegal, Jamie Montoney, who was recently appointed to serve on the Northern Virginia Community College’s Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee! Jamie, a graduate of the ...
CCG Attend 2022 Washingtonian’s Top Lawyer Reception
On Thursday, February 9th, Heather, David, Dan, Stephanie and Nate attended a reception for the lawyers in the Washington DC Metropolitan area who were included on Washingtonian’s Top Lawyer List fo...
CGG Supports Annual Valentine’s Day Book Project
CGG is a proud supporter of the annual Valentine’s Day Book Project organized by the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. The project, supported by the Fairfax Law Foundation, benefits ...
Kugel Serves as Competition Judge
On February 9th and February 10th, CGG partner, Kristen Kugel, served as a judge at the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the Antonin Scalia Law School, Georg...
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Former Spouses
The first GI Bill was enacted in 1944 as a way to provide benefits such as educational grants, mortgages, and business loans to veterans following World War II. It was passed because many service memb...
10 Tips When Choosing the Best Divorce Lawyer for You
Looking to hire the best divorce lawyer for you? Here are 10 tips that CGG Partner, Nathan Olson, recommends you consider when choosing the best attorney for you and your case: 1. Do not rely on int...
FBA PARALEGAL SECTION’S VALENTINE’S DAY BOOK PROJECT – GIVE THE GIFT OF READING!
By Joanne B. Randa, CGG Senior Paralegal Every year right around this time, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and many supporters including CGG’s paralegals, attorneys, and staff,...
7 Tips for Divorce & the Holidays: Finding Something to be Jolly About
It seems like there are reminders of the holidays and family everywhere you turn. Log on to your social media account and you will probably be inundated with happy pictures of couples, their childre...
2022 Family Law Legal Elite Awards from Virginia Business Magazine
We are proud to announce that Virginia Business Magazine has included five CGG lawyers on its 2022 Legal Elite list! David, Dan, Nathan, and Stephanie were all recognized their work in family law, and...
Named US News Best Family Law & Family Law Mediation Firms for Washington, D.C.
CGG is honored to be recognized in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report‘s “Best Law Firms” Regional Tier 1 for Washington, D.C. for Family Law & Family Law Mediation! Receiving a...
Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2022 Top Divorce Lawyers
Congratulations to our very own Heather, Dan, and David on being named to the Northern Virginia Magazine‘s 2022 Top Lawyers list. The listing, as featured in the December issue, is on newsstands...
Washingtonian Magazine’s 2022 Top Family Law Lawyers
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, Dan Gray, Nathan Olson and Stephanie Smith for being included in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2022 Top Lawyers list published in its December editi...
5 Tips When Considering a Prenuptial Agreement
On the fence about whether to get a Premarital Agreement? While it’s much more exciting to focus on dresses, flowers and honeymoon destinations than contemplate the “what ifs” of a divorce, more...
CGG Family Attorneys Sponsored Luv U Gala in Bethesda
CGG Family Attorneys attended An Evening of Luv at the Bethesda Country Club. The gala was hosted by the The Luv u Project – an organization whose mission is to bring awareness to mental health ...
CGG Family Law Paralegals Participate in Food Drive Benefitting FACETS
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association held their annual meeting to collect food and gift cards for FACETS. The Paralegal Section Giving Back The Paraleg...
CGG Celebrates its 18th Anniversary in Northern Virginia Family Law
We are so grateful for our team and all of the fun we have had together throughout the years! Looking forward to many more to come! Cooper Ginsberg Gray includes nine family law attorneys practicing l...
Stephanie Smith Attended International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)’s 23rd Annual Networking & Educational Forum
At the end of October, CGG partner Stephanie Smith attended IACP’s 23rd Annual Networking & Educational Forum in Orlando. The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) hosted 3...
22nd Annual Chipping in To End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount
Amazing news! On October 24, 2022, we held our 22nd Annual Chipping In to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament at the beautiful Bull Run Golf Club. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of spo...
The Top 5 Reasons Couples Should use the Collaborative Process for Prenuptial Agreements
“OMG, I cannot wait to be engaged so we can negotiate our Prenup!” … said no one ever. Prenuptial Agreements, also known as Premarital Agreements, are not fun or romantic. In fact, they often cr...
Name Change for the Holidays
Some major holidays are quickly approaching and you know what that means – extra traffic in the DMV! For those of you planning to fly to your holiday destination, however, it is a good idea to rev...
Celebrating Three Washingtonian Lifetime Lawyers
Proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been named to the Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. The honorees include Heather A. Cooper, David L. Ginsberg, and Daniel L. Gray, who coll...