Arizona transgender man is appealing court’s refusal to grant his divorce. http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-pregnant-man-appeal-ruling-rejecting-divorce-024641560.html The New York Times discusses real...
Interesting Articles in Family Law-March 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an international custody dispute is not moot simply because the mother removed the child from the United States. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/sup...
Virginia Court of Appeals opinion addresses various spousal support, valuation, and waste issues
In Wright v. Wright, Nos. 0947-12-2, 0958-12-2, 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 53 (Feb. 19, 2013) (combined opinion), the Court addressed numerous issues on appeal stemming from the parties’ final decree of di...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray closed on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 as the firm follows the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Cooper Ginsberg Gray is scheduled to reo...
Nathan Olson Attends VTLA Tax and Divorce CLE Seminar
On February 22-23, 2013, Nathan Olson traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia to participate in the Virginia Trial Lawyer Association’s Advance Family Law Retreat titled “Taxation and Representation...
Virginia Supreme Court rules that unmarried donor father may assert his parental rights
In L.F. v. Breit, Mason v. Breit, Nos. 120158, 120159, 2013 Va. LEXIS 4 (Jan. 10, 2013) (combined opinion), the Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Appeals ruling that allows an unmarried donor...
Interesting Articles in Family Law-February 2013
Virginia may repeal old law that makes cohabitation illegal. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/va-senate-panel-advances-love-shack-bill/2013/01/28/3d7e7606-6957-11e2-af53-7b2b2a7510a8_st...
Rob Worster Named a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer”
Our very own Robert M. Worster III has been recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer” by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). The ASLA is an invitation-only, nationwide organization co...
Interesting Articles in Family Law January 2013
CNN reports that the Washington National Cathedral will begin hosting same-sex weddings. http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/09/washington-national-cathedral-to-wed-same-sex-couples/ A Huffington Po...
CGG Ends 2012 by Attending Two CLE Seminars
The attorneys and paralegals at Cooper Ginsberg Gray ended 2012 by attending two very worthwhile CLE seminars. Stephanie, Adele and Rob participated in an interesting live webinar on evidentiary chall...
Nathan Olson Published in Winter 2012 Edition of “Opening Statement”
We want to congratulate Nathan Olson for being published in the Winter 2012 Edition of “Opening Statement” which is the official newsletter for the Young Lawyers Division of the Virginia ...
All Three CGG Partners Make Washingtonian Magazine’s Best Lawyers List
The December 2012 issue of Washingtonian Magazine features the cover story “Marriage* Making Love Last–And Who To Call When It Doesn’t.” The article features a one-page listing...
Kristen Kugel Attends 22nd Annual Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation
Kristen Kugel recently attended the 22nd Annual Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation put on by the Fairfax Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. The half day of training included a tour of the c...
Virginia State Bar’s 39th Annual Midyear Legal Seminar
From November 7-14, 2012, Nathan Olson attended the Virginia State Bar’s 39th Annual Midyear Legal Seminar in Rome, Italy. Lawyers and judges throughout the Commonwealth gathered in the “et...
CGG Attends 31st Annual Family Law Seminar
On Octocber 9, Heather, Stephanie, Rob, and Adele attended the 31st Annual Family Law Seminar in Fairfax. At the start of the program, Edward Barnes provided a case law update, which highlighted Vir...
2012 Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament
Thank you for your support of the 12th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament which was held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. Because of your support, ...
CGG Attends Annual Family Law Seminar
Heather Cooper, Adele Garmirian, Rob Worster, and Joanne Randa attended the Annual Family Law Seminar on September 28, 2012. This year’s focus was those military issues common in divorce and post-di...
CGG Hosts CLE on Virginia 529 Plans
On the evening of September 12, 2012, Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC hosted a continuing legal education seminar presented by the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia for members and invited guests....
CGG Welcomes Two New and Two Returning Employees
This September, Cooper Ginsberg Gray welcomed two new employees, and welcomed back two familiar faces. Kristen Kugel is our newest associate attorney (pending licensure). Kristen earned her la...
Heather Cooper Receives an “AV Preeminent” Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, who recently earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings is an objective indicator of a lawyer’s ethical s...
Dan Gray Presents at Multi-Jurisdictional CLE Seminar
On Tuesday, August 28, Dan Gray participated as a panelist in a CLE presented by the District of Columbia Bar Association. The CLE covered key differences in the law of divorce in Maryland, Virginia...
Rob Worster Attends Global Leadership Summit
Rob Worster recently attended a the Global Leadership Summit, a two day presentation attended by over 65,000 people globally. The summit contained a mix of presenters from all backgrounds. Business,...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
The Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog reports on the recent Virginia Court of Appeals decision upholding the Arlington County Circuit Court’s jailing of a mother involved in a custody and visitation disp...
Virginia Court of Appeals Finds Romance not a Requirement for Cohabitation
In Brennan v. Albertson, No. 2042-11-4, 2012 Va. App. LEXIS 240 (Jul. 24, 2012), the Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a Fairfax County Circuit Court order granting former husband’s motion to termi...
CLE: Understanding and Litigating Child Sexual Abuse
Rob Worster recently attended the Third Annual Continuing Legal Education seminar presented by the Virginia Guardian ad Litem Association and J. Michael Sharman, Esq., Understanding and Litigating Chi...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
In Virginia Lawyers Weekly, ShounBach’s managing partner Albert M. Bonin advocates in favor of changing the terminology used in Virginia custody statutes. Click here for the article. A New York Time...
CGG Honored With Community Champion Award
On June 12th, David Ginsberg and Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC were honored with the Community Champion Award at the Shelter House, Inc. 2012 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards held at Capital One’s of...
This Week in Family Law News
A CNBC.com article discusses the importance of seeking financial planning advice before marriage. Click here for the article. CNN.com reports on how some same-sex couples are finding it more difficult...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
The American Association for Matrimonial Lawyers reports on the rise in women paying spousal and child support. Click here for the article. A United Press International article discusses the merits of...
CGG Welcomes Four New Employees
Last week we welcomed four new faces to our firm. Adele Garmirian is our newest Associate Attorney. Adele earned her law degree from the George Mason University School of Law in 2010. While at GM...