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...
COVID-19 – Adjusting to the New Normal with Kids | Marriage Advice
With all the schedule disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis, there is a good chance that neither you, your co-parent, nor your child are in your comfort zones right now. The co-parenting relations...
WAYS TO HELP THE FAIRFAX COMMUNITY AT LARGE | CGG Fairfax Family Law Firm
Many of us are finding that our “legal” work may be a bit scaled back this week due to the Judicial State of Emergency. Our clients are nervous, and we are uneasy about the state of the economy ...
So Your Partner is now Your Co-worker: A Survival Guide from a Divorce Attorney in Fairfax
A complete upheaval of everyone’s normal schedule over the past couple of weeks has created brand new challenges all families must face. Whether you have been in a long term marriage or are newly co...
Tips on Working Remotely from Family Lawyers in Fairfax
Whether you’re working from home with school aged children during this period of quarantine and social distancing or, alternatively, working from home in a serene blissful oasis, you are likely look...
Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place | What Does that Mean for Custodial Exchanges in Virginia?
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. Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place | What Does that Mean ...
Divorce Attorney Near Me | Separating Fact from Myth
When clients first come to us for a consultation, they arrive with preconceived notions about the divorce process. Maybe their ideas are molded by television, the experience of a friend, or their Goog...
Ideas for Activities in the Time of Coronavirus
Here we all are, in an age of social distancing and remote working. To some people, it sounds like a perfect staycation opportunity. To others, it feels like an automatic sentence for cabin fever. We ...
How Do I Separate From My Spouse?
While it takes “two to marry” it only takes “one to divorce.”...
Coronavirus Notice from Cooper Ginsberg Gray
During this time of uncertainty, please know that Cooper Ginsberg Gray remains available to you during normal business hours, and continues to work diligently on your family law matter. While we are h...
Quarrel Over Child’s Gender Identity Highlights Need for Mediation Lawyer
In Texas, a dispute over the gender identity of a child resulted in extensive intervention by the courts. While the child’s mother sought to fulfill the child’s wishes, the father disagreed and us...
Honors for Top Divorce Lawyers in VA
Many of the attorneys at Cooper Ginsberg Gray have been recognized for their work in family law over the last several months in publications including The Washingtonian, Virginia Business Magazine, Ar...
How the Death of a Legend, Kobe Bryant, impacts those going through a Divorce.
Earlier this week, the public said goodbye to Kobe Bryant and his daughter in a moving Celebration of Life. The deaths of Kobe, Gigi, and the others on board that helicopter on January 26, 2020 may ...
The Truth About Child Support in Fairfax, Virginia
Here are some of the most common misconceptions about child support and the truth behind them....
Finding a Divorce Attorney Near Fairfax, Virginia
When clients first come to the attorneys at Cooper Ginsberg Gray for a consultation, they frequently arrive with preconceived notions about the divorce process....
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Virginia
Just because you want to file for divorce, does not necessarily mean that you qualify to file for divorce – yet. ...
Divorce Advice Fairfax | Coping with Transitions in the New Year
January is an emotionally fragile month for our clients. Although some people view is it as month to make New Year’s resolutions, many of our clients are recovering from the holiday that represented...
Happy New Year & Reflection on 2019
As we are about to welcome a new decade, CGG gratefully reflects on the past year. CGG Welcomes New Family Law Attorneys & Employees in 2019 In 2019, we welcomed three new employees (Jamie Montone...
Family Lawyers in Fairfax on How to Prepare for Divorce
As family lawyers in Fairfax, we know that divorce represents one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. While much of this pain is inherent to divorce, preparation can lessen frustration c...
A Divorce Lawyer’s 10 Tips to Divorcing Parents | Divorce Lawyer Fairfax
Divorce may mean that that dream is over for your marriage, but it does not have to mean that you can’t be good co-parents....
Questions to Ask Family Lawyers in Northern Virginia | Divorce Consultation
Questions to Ask Family Lawyers in Divorce Consultations Meeting an attorney to discuss divorce can be nerve-wracking and intimidating, to say the least. Luckily, the purpose of the initial consultati...