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...
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....
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...
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...
“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 ...
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, ...
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...
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...
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Former Spouses
The first GI Bill was enacted in 1944 as a way to provide benefits such as educational grants, mortgages, and business loans to veterans following World War II. It was passed because many service memb...
Divorce Support Group
Divorces are emotionally taxing and stressful, even during the best of times....
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?...
Divorce Support Circle with Dr. Leah Nathan
On the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM, Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Coach, hosts a complimentary Divorce Support Circle. A support circle offers the uniqueness of talking to others in t...
How Do I Separate From My Spouse?
While it takes “two to marry” it only takes “one to divorce.”...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....