Congrats to all of our attorneys with special SuperLawyers® recognition this year! 2023 Best Lawyers Daniel L. Gray David L. Ginsberg – Voted the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for in F...
Kristen Kugel Attended the 40th Annual Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference
Kristen Kugel attended the 40th Annual Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference on July 28-29, 2022. What is the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference? Over the course of the conference, over 1...
Congrats to Alex Lewis on Election to the Fairfax Bar Association
Congratulations to Alex Lewis, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Fairfax Bar Young Lawyers Section! Representing Family Lawyers on the Fairfax Bar Association Alex’s term on ...
Carly Anderson Attends Advanced Family Law Associates Program by AAML
Carly Anderson attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute’s Advanced Family Law Associates Program in Chicago on June 23-June 26. Advanced Family Law Associates Program by AAML T...
2022 Virginia Super Lawyers – Several CGG Members Awarded Top Divorce Lawyer Northern Virginia
CGG is excited to announce that 8 of our lawyers have been selected to the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list! Dan was selected as 1 of the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia, with Stephanie, Carly and Alex be...
Kristen Kugel and Carly Anderson Provide Family Law Update to the FBA After Conclusion of the 2022 VA Legislative Session
The 2022 Virginia Legislative Session just came to a close, and Carly M. Anderson and Kristen L. Kugel presented the Family Law Legislative Update CLE to the Fairfax Bar Association on April 7, 2022. ...
Dan Gray Receives Family Law Service Award
CGG is so proud to announce that Dan Gray has been named the 2022 recipient of the Family Law Service Award presented by the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section! Family Law Service Award The Fam...
Divorces that Involve Spouses with Narcissistic Personalities Lunch & Learn
On January 19th, CGG’s Divorce Coach, Dr. Leah Nathan, gave a “lunch and learn” presentation for our entire team about divorces that involve spouses with narcissistic personalities and traits. T...
Dan Gray chaired his last meeting as President of the AAML Virginia Chapter
Dan Gray chaired his last meeting as President of the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) on January 20. Dan has served as President since 2019, and hands over the r...
10 Tips From a Divorce Attorney in Fairfax Virginia
If you are just starting the divorce process, you are probably feeling a range of emotions. In the course of just one day, you could feel scared, sad, angry, worried, overwhelmed and exhausted. Trust ...
Can a family member file for custody or visitation of a child in Virginia?
In Virginia, a person “with a legitimate interest” may file a petition for custody or visitation. Who is a Family Member that Can File for Custody or Visitation? Persons with a legitimate i...
Getting Divorced in Virginia When Spouse Resides Out-of-State
Oftentimes, issues arise when a spouse lives in a different state than the one where the other spouse wants to file for divorce. This can arise when a spouse voluntarily leaves Virginia and the remain...
Custody Between Same-Sex Couples in Virginia
Virginia now recognizes same-sex marriage and all laws pertaining to custody of children apply to these couples. However, the law is very different when dealing custody issues between couples that are...
Pets and Divorce in Virginia | Who Gets Rover in the Divorce?
It is commonplace for a couple to purchase or adopt a pet during their marriage. That is all well and good, but what happens when the parties separate and eventually divorce? How are Pets Handled in a...
Do I need a divorce lawyer in Virginia if we agree on everything?
In Virginia, parties can obtain a no-fault divorce after a one-year separation period, or if they have no minor children – then after a six-month separation period so long as they have a signed Sett...
What happens to your inheritance when you get divorced in Virginia?
Virginia law classifies inherited property as separate property even if you receive an inheritance during the marriage. In a divorce action, the Court only has the authority to divide marital proper...
David Ginsberg: Tips for Collaborative Divorce Cases in Virginia
Want to Be Successful Using the Collaborative Divorce Process? David Ginsberg discusses his tips for success in a recent blog post on Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Northern Virginia. Some ide...
Divorce Mediation in Northern Virginia: Can It Work for You?
Heated divorce proceedings often contribute to the expense and emotional cost of separation. Using a divorce mediator in Northern Virginia can help reduce some of these costs. What is a Divorce Mediat...
Tips for Testifying in a Virtual/Remote Hearing
COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our lives. It has also impacted the court system. ...
Divorce Support Group
Divorces are emotionally taxing and stressful, even during the best of times....
Family Law in Virginia | A Summary of New Divorce Laws Effective July 1, 2020
Each year, July 1st starts the new year for the Virginia State Bar. It also marks the date that new laws, passed by the Virginia General Assembly during the last legislative session, go into effect....
How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Virginia?
One of the most common questions people have when getting divorced is: how long will this take?...
Living Separate and Apart Under the Same Roof and Under a “Stay at Home” Order
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a big curveball to couples who are separated but living in the same home....
Shelter-In-Place: What Does That Mean for Custodial Exchanges?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. Each day, people are having to adapt to constantly changing rules, policies, and advisories. ...
Managing Legal Separation During COVID 19 “Stay at Home” Order Fairfax Northern Virginia
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a big curveball to couples who are separated but living in the same home. Some people choose to remain in the same home during the separation period for financial r...
Choosing the Right Family Law Lawyers Fairfax Northern Virginia
Choosing a family lawyer can be difficult. We have put together some useful information to help you understand what you should look for in a family attorney. Here are seven traits that come together...
COVID-19 and Emergency Custody Family Court Opinion
Ontario Family Court Opinion On March 24, 2020, Justice A. Pazaratz of the Hamilton Family Court in Ontario, Canada issued an opinion regarding visitation during the COVID-19 crisis. This opinion has ...
Can I Move Out of Virginia with My Child? Custody and Relocation Laws
Husband and Wife married ten years ago. They purchased a home in a Northern Virginia neighborhood and lived in that home the entirety of their marriage. They are both employed in good jobs. They have ...
14 Tips to Manage Coronavirus Stress | General Coping Tips to Get You Through the Divorce
The world feels like it is in a state of panic with all the closures nationwide. One thing we do know is that change happens, and we have to devise a plan on how to move forward. The routine of going ...
The Balancing Act of Coronavirus and Co-Parenting in Northern Virginia
Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, here comes a pandemic that has a crippling effect on the economy and divorce proceedings. This has been a game changer in how divorcing families func...