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...
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....
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...
“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...
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 ...
10 Brand New Laws in 2023 Affecting Family Law Cases in Virginia
Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1st 2023 that involve family law matters. Here is a synopsis: Pregnancy and Delivery Expenses Previously, mothers could seek reimbursement of “reas...
Gray Elected to the VBA Board of Governors
Congratulations to CGG founding partner, Daniel L. Gray, on his election to the VBA Board of Governors! He is the Potomac District representative on the 22-member board, and fills a seat left vacant. ...
CGG Attends Shelter House’s Changing Lives Benefit Luncheon
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, David Ginsberg, Heather Cooper, Robert Kotwicki, and Bailee Brumfield attended Shelter House‘s Changing Lives Benefit Luncheon at Westwood Country Club. The luncheon ...
CGG Celebrates National Denim Day
Today is National Denim Day. Celebrated on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1998, an 18-year-old Italian girl was raped ...
Jamie Montoney Appointed to NVCC Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
Congratulations to CGG Paralegal, Jamie Montoney, who was recently appointed to serve on the Northern Virginia Community College’s Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee! Jamie, a graduate of the ...
CCG Attend 2022 Washingtonian’s Top Lawyer Reception
On Thursday, February 9th, Heather, David, Dan, Stephanie and Nate attended a reception for the lawyers in the Washington DC Metropolitan area who were included on Washingtonian’s Top Lawyer List fo...
CGG Supports Annual Valentine’s Day Book Project
CGG is a proud supporter of the annual Valentine’s Day Book Project organized by the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. The project, supported by the Fairfax Law Foundation, benefits ...
Kugel Serves as Competition Judge
On February 9th and February 10th, CGG partner, Kristen Kugel, served as a judge at the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the Antonin Scalia Law School, Georg...
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. ...
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 ...
Nathan Olson and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section meeting
Nathan Olson and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section meeting on Monday, April 13, 2015. This month’s meeting included a discussion of the recent Fairfax County Circ...
Conscious Uncoupling
By now, you may have heard the phrase used recently by Gwyneth Paltrow to describe her separation from Chris Martin: “conscious uncoupling.” “Conscious uncoupling” is essentially a way for a c...
Rob Worster Attends National Family Law Symposium
For the second consecutive year, Rob Worster attended the National Family Law Symposium. This two-day symposium titled: The Divorcing Brain, was presented by the National Center for Family Law and was...