5 Do’s: DO decide what kind of divorce you want. Depending on your situation, your divorce will either be uncontested or contested. With a contested divorce, issues are brought before the court, and...
Attorneys attend Career Fair at George Washington University Law School
On February 20, 2025, CGG attorneys Bailee Brumfield and Lauren Brown participated at the The George Washington University Law School’s Small and Medium Firm Career Fair. Bailee and Lauren, both GW ...
Divorce on Valentine’s Day
BLOG BY Dr. Leah Nathan. Valentine’s Day is almost here. While some view Valentine’s Day as nothing but a commercialized day – for others, it is a day when the absence of a past relation...
CGG Attorney Shaw Sworn In Virginia State Bar
It’s official! CGG attorney Jamie Shaw was sworn in yesterday as a practicing member of the Virginia State Bar! We are so proud of you, Jamie!...
CGG Attorneys Selected for Virginia Business Legal Elite!
We are pleased to announce that 8 CGG attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 25th edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite. Congratulations and a huge thank you to our team for their ha...
The Naughty or Nice Strategy: Top Tips for Surviving Your Separation/Divorce During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching and kick starts with Thanksgiving this week. As many parents are trying to navigate through the stressful divorce or separation process, the holiday season is fu...
CGG Lawyers Named on 2024 Top Lawyers List in Washingtonian Magazine
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, Daniel Gray, Nathan Olson, Stephanie Smith, and Kristen Kugel for being named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2024 Top Lawyers List in the Divorce ...
Cooper, Ginsberg, and Gray Named 2024 Top Lawyers in Northern VA Magazine
Congratulations to the firm’s founding partners, Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Daniel Gray for being included on Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2024 Top Lawyers List! To compile the list, ...
5 Common Myths About Divorcing with Children
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cooper, Ginsberg, and Gray named Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2023!
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...
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...