Divorcing your spouse can be intimidating, but when there are children involved, it can seem even more complicated. With so much misinformation surrounding child custody, it’s easy for parents to fe...
Out of Darkness Community Walk
On Sunday, September 29th, Team CGG participated in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Fairfax City. The event is organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the largest privat...
Gray Named One of Virginia’s Go-To Lawyers
We are so proud to announce that Dan Gray has been named one of Virginia’s Go-To Lawyers for Family Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly! Dan is one of only 29 attorneys throughout the Commonwealth to be ...
Happy 20th Anniversary CGG!
CGG will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on November 11, 2024! Time has flown ~, especially for our founding partners, Heather, David, and Dan. Thank you for all of your support over the years. We...
National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, fam...
Please support our friends at Shelter House!!
CGG has taken a little break from the tournament this year, but domestic violence doesn’t take breaks. Thankfully, our community has the vast services provided by Shelter House. Please consider spon...
Cooper, Ginsberg, and Gray Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America
Congratulations to our outstanding lawyers for their hard work and dedication to our clients....
Will my Spouse Receive Part of my Inheritance in our Virginia Divorce?
The classification of assets into separate, marital, or hybrid categories plays a crucial role in determining how property will be divided....
Post-Separation Relationships and the Impact on Divorce in Virginia
If you and your spouse have officially separated and are waiting for your divorce to be finalized, you may be tempted to dive back into the dating scene. However, in Virginia, a post-separation sexual...
5 Tips for a Cost-Effective Divorce
Divorce is infamous for being an emotionally exhausting experience – some research has even likened it to the pain of suffering a death in the family. But it can also be financially draining. Depend...
8 Legal Changes Affecting Family Law Cases in Virginia
Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1, 2024, that involve family law matters. Here is a synopsis: CHANGES PERTAINING TO ADOPTION First, Virginia Code §63.2-1201.1 is now gender neutral...
Celebrating Pride Month with Noteworthy LGBTQ+ Legal Milestones in Family Law and Beyond
Happy Pride Month! June is Pride Month, and to celebrate, we wanted to share a timeline of noteworthy LGBTQ legal milestones: Recognition in Law & Rights In 1958, the Supreme Court upheld constitu...
Can I stop making support payments once I declare bankruptcy? Not a good idea.
Oftentimes clients believe that declaring some form of bankruptcy puts an immediate freeze on paying their debts, including the payment of court ordered child and spousal support. Making this assumpti...
CGG Lawyers made 2024 Super Lawyers List
We are proud to announce that several of our attorneys have made the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list! Super Lawyers® is a rating service of lawyers that utilizes a multiphase selection proce...
“Help! I Feel Anxious” | 10 Tips to Kick Divorce Anxiety to The Curb
Divorce isn’t only a legal proceeding; it’s also a nerve-racking emotional experience often plagued with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. When your brain feels like it doesn’t have enough informa...
Thrift Savings Plan Changes in Divorce Cases
Many family law practitioners are unaware of recent changes to the requirements for drafting and submitting court orders dividing Thrift Savings Plan benefits. This article will provide an overview ...
CGG Lawyers Present Legislative Update of Fairfax Bar Association
On April 4, 2024, Kristen Kugel and Carly Anderson presented the 2024 Legislative Update to the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. The legislative update, which they have done for the ...
CGG Lawyer, Smith to Present at the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention
We are proud to announce that Stephanie will be presenting at the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association‘s Annual Convention, RENEWAL, next month! She’s taking part in an interactive discussio...
Kugal Serves as Faculty for Professionalism Course
On Wednesday, March 6th, Kristen Kugel served as faculty for the Virginia State Bar’s Harry L. Carrio Professionalism Course held in Charlottesville, Virginia. This course is mandatory for all recen...
Happy Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and, to celebrate, we want to share some Women in Law facts with you: ● The first woman admitted to the bar was Arabella Mansfield, in 1869. She had not studied at a...
CCG Attends Fairfax Bar Association Event
CGG had a fabulous time at the Fairfax Bar Association’s Una Noche en Espana Bench Bar Dinner Dance on Saturday evening! Held at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, the event brought together m...
Unmasking the Narcissist: A Sneak Peek into Their Tricks and Tactics
Narcissists all have one thing in common – charisma. Falling in love with them can initially feel like a wonderful experience. First dates, new love, and amazing adventures. Before you know it, ...
CCG Lawyers Return to the Classroom
On January 17, Stephanie, Nathan, and Kristen resumed their roles as Adjunct Professors at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. This is the 8th year Stephanie and Nathan have taught Virg...
Smith starts term as President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
Please join us in congratulating CGG partner Stephanie J. Smith as she starts her term as President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV), the largest Collaborative Practice g...
CGG Attends 134th Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting
Dan Gray, David Ginsberg, and Carly Anderson attended the 134th Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting in Williamsburg in January. The meeting included the Board of Governors meeting, a program of su...
Eight CGG Lawyers Named “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine!
CGG is proud to announce that 8 of our lawyers have been included in Virginia Business Magazine’s 2023 list of “Legal Elite!” We are especially excited that 3 associate attorneys were included o...
Attorney, Lauren Brown, passes Virginia State Bar
Welcome to the Virginia State Bar, Lauren Brown!...
Five CCG Lawyers named Top Divorce Lawyers in Washingtonian Magazine
CGG is proud to announce that 5 of our lawyers have been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2023 List of Top Divorce Lawyers! Congratulations to Heather, David, Dan, Nathan and Stephanie! Inclusion o...
Tips for Mediating With a Judge
You and your spouse have made efforts to resolve all issues in your case, but you just haven’t been able to reach an agreement yet. Hoping to avoid the emotional and financial cost of a trial, you...
Golf Charity Raises $93,000 for Shelter House!
On October 27, 2023, Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted and organized the 23rd Annual Chipping In to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament at the beautiful Bull Run Golf Club. Thanks to the overwhelming gene...