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...
6 Misconceptions About Divorce in Virginia | Divorce Attorney Near Me
6 Misconceptions About Divorce in Virginia Before clients even schedule an initial consultation with a divorce attorney, they have likely done their own research. Oftentimes, this comes by way of disc...
Business Owners and the Divorce Process | What You Need to Know
Attorney Nathan J. Olson recently met with Dan Doran of Quantive to discuss how divorce cases can affect entrepreneurs. Mr. Olson offered advice to business owners and spouses of business owners who a...
Discovery Responses Tip Sheet | How to Handle a Discovery Request
TIP SHEET: So you have to respond to Discovery questions … Now What?!? Discovery questions can include Interrogatories (questions that require written answers), document requests and/or requests for...
Don’t Let Your Social Media Hurt Your Divorce
If you are involved in a divorce or other family law matter, your online presence will probably be reviewed by the opposing side....
Private Investigators and Your Divorce Case
It is sometimes advisable to hire a private investigator in your divorce or other family law proceeding, but many clients just don’t know how or where to begin....
How to Find the Right Attorney | Family Lawyers Fairfax
Are you dealing with a stressful situation and worried about finding the right lawyer for you? It is critical to take the time to find the best attorney for your individual legal needs. Here are five ...
Should children know about the affair? Yes way! No Way!
Infidelity is a hurtful experience for the entire family unit ~ not only for the betrayed spouse but also for the children and extended family members. Often times, the betrayed spouse wants the truth...
Divorce Support Circle: Letting Go
Last month, the topic at CGG’s Divorce Support Circle was “letting go.”...
Asset Protection | Do You Need a Postnuptial Agreement?
Nowadays, many people consider entering prenuptial agreements to protect accumulated wealth prior to marriage. But what happens in situations after marriage where there is no premarital agreement an...
What Happens to the House in a Divorce in Virginia? Real Estate in Divorce
A common question in divorce cases in Virginia is “What happens to the house? The answer varies from case to case, and depends on a number of factors. Can the Court even consider the house in the ...
Virginia Law on Paternity
In order for custody, child support, or visitation to be ordered by a Court, paternity needs to be established. How does Virginia law establish paternity? In this post, we will talk about the differen...
How is Cryptocurrency Handled in Divorce?
When spouses separate and make the decision to get divorced, it is common to encounter disagreements about division of liquid assets such as bank accounts and other investments. The rising popularit...
How are Federal Government Retirement Benefits Divided in Divorce?
Federal Government retirement assets are often some of the most valuable marital assets. It is important to understand how those assets are treated in a divorce, whether you are the Federal Government...
Divorce Support Circle: Rebuilding Trust
At some point in the divorce process, nearly every client experiences feelings of hurt and disappointment. ...
Adultery and the Impact on Divorce in Virginia
There are a number of reasons that may lead a couple to separate or divorce. Of these, adultery can be especially difficult on both parties, and may have significant financial ramifications. If you ar...
Protective Orders in Northern Virginia
If you are in the process of a divorce and are being injured, stalked or threatened, a Protective Order can help keep you safe and prohibit your spouse or another individual from certain acts. The fol...
Estate Planning Measures When Getting Divorced
In addition to trying to overcome the emotional hurdles of divorce, you will be required to make a number of important decisions, including those related to your estate. Addressing your estate plan he...
Tips for Coping with Divorce
In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Divorce Support Circle focused on how clients are coping with the divorce. Clients participated in the “Walk In Our Shoes” exercise. This wa...
Mental Health Awareness Month and Divorce
Every day, we are faced with the underwritten rule of being “ok”. Walking into work, someone asks, “how are you?” The most common response is “good”. But it is ok to not feel ok. May is ...
Everthing You Need to Know About Parental Alienation
What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a term that was coined by Richard A. Gardner, a psychiatrist, in the 1980s. Parental alienation (also known as “parental gatekeep...
How to Forgive Post-Divorce
During April’s Support Circle, attending clients focused on “forgiveness.” Some of our clients proposed this topic because this is a common theme with which they struggle, even those who are in ...
Financial Planning During a Divorce: How to Protect Yourself
Divorce is hard for both parties. It is an emotionally exhausting experience that impacts the entire family....
Carly Anderson Is Elected To The Board of Directors for the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
Congratulations to Carly Anderson, who was elected on Thursday, June 7th, to the Board of Directors for the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Carly will serve a two-year term, and we co...