Looking to hire the best divorce lawyer for you? Here are 10 tips that CGG Partner, Nathan Olson, recommends you consider when choosing the best attorney for you and your case: 1. Do not rely on int...
FBA PARALEGAL SECTION’S VALENTINE’S DAY BOOK PROJECT – GIVE THE GIFT OF READING!
By Joanne B. Randa, CGG Senior Paralegal Every year right around this time, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and many supporters including CGG’s paralegals, attorneys, and staff,...
7 Tips for Divorce & the Holidays: Finding Something to be Jolly About
It seems like there are reminders of the holidays and family everywhere you turn. Log on to your social media account and you will probably be inundated with happy pictures of couples, their childre...
2022 Family Law Legal Elite Awards from Virginia Business Magazine
We are proud to announce that Virginia Business Magazine has included five CGG lawyers on its 2022 Legal Elite list! David, Dan, Nathan, and Stephanie were all recognized their work in family law, and...
Named US News Best Family Law & Family Law Mediation Firms for Washington, D.C.
CGG is honored to be recognized in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report‘s “Best Law Firms” Regional Tier 1 for Washington, D.C. for Family Law & Family Law Mediation! Receiving a...
Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2022 Top Divorce Lawyers
Congratulations to our very own Heather, Dan, and David on being named to the Northern Virginia Magazine‘s 2022 Top Lawyers list. The listing, as featured in the December issue, is on newsstands...
Washingtonian Magazine’s 2022 Top Family Law Lawyers
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, Dan Gray, Nathan Olson and Stephanie Smith for being included in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2022 Top Lawyers list published in its December editi...
5 Tips When Considering a Prenuptial Agreement
On the fence about whether to get a Premarital Agreement? While it’s much more exciting to focus on dresses, flowers and honeymoon destinations than contemplate the “what ifs” of a divorce, more...
CGG Family Attorneys Sponsored Luv U Gala in Bethesda
CGG Family Attorneys attended An Evening of Luv at the Bethesda Country Club. The gala was hosted by the The Luv u Project – an organization whose mission is to bring awareness to mental health ...
CGG Family Law Paralegals Participate in Food Drive Benefitting FACETS
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association held their annual meeting to collect food and gift cards for FACETS. The Paralegal Section Giving Back The Paraleg...
CGG Celebrates its 18th Anniversary in Northern Virginia Family Law
We are so grateful for our team and all of the fun we have had together throughout the years! Looking forward to many more to come! Cooper Ginsberg Gray includes nine family law attorneys practicing l...
Stephanie Smith Attended International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)’s 23rd Annual Networking & Educational Forum
At the end of October, CGG partner Stephanie Smith attended IACP’s 23rd Annual Networking & Educational Forum in Orlando. The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) hosted 3...
22nd Annual Chipping in To End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount
Amazing news! On October 24, 2022, we held our 22nd Annual Chipping In to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament at the beautiful Bull Run Golf Club. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of spo...
The Top 5 Reasons Couples Should use the Collaborative Process for Prenuptial Agreements
“OMG, I cannot wait to be engaged so we can negotiate our Prenup!” … said no one ever. Prenuptial Agreements, also known as Premarital Agreements, are not fun or romantic. In fact, they often cr...
Name Change for the Holidays
Some major holidays are quickly approaching and you know what that means – extra traffic in the DMV! For those of you planning to fly to your holiday destination, however, it is a good idea to rev...
Celebrating Three Washingtonian Lifetime Lawyers
Proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been named to the Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. The honorees include Heather A. Cooper, David L. Ginsberg, and Daniel L. Gray, who coll...
Congrats to SuperLawyers® Best in Family Law & Law Firm in Northern Virginia
Congrats to all of our attorneys with special SuperLawyers® recognition this year! 2023 Best Lawyers Daniel L. Gray David L. Ginsberg – Voted the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for in F...
Kristen Kugel Attended the 40th Annual Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference
Kristen Kugel attended the 40th Annual Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference on July 28-29, 2022. What is the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference? Over the course of the conference, over 1...
Congrats to Alex Lewis on Election to the Fairfax Bar Association
Congratulations to Alex Lewis, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Fairfax Bar Young Lawyers Section! Representing Family Lawyers on the Fairfax Bar Association Alex’s term on ...
Carly Anderson Attends Advanced Family Law Associates Program by AAML
Carly Anderson attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute’s Advanced Family Law Associates Program in Chicago on June 23-June 26. Advanced Family Law Associates Program by AAML T...
2022 Virginia Super Lawyers – Several CGG Members Awarded Top Divorce Lawyer Northern Virginia
CGG is excited to announce that 8 of our lawyers have been selected to the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list! Dan was selected as 1 of the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia, with Stephanie, Carly and Alex be...
Kristen Kugel and Carly Anderson Provide Family Law Update to the FBA After Conclusion of the 2022 VA Legislative Session
The 2022 Virginia Legislative Session just came to a close, and Carly M. Anderson and Kristen L. Kugel presented the Family Law Legislative Update CLE to the Fairfax Bar Association on April 7, 2022. ...
Dan Gray Receives Family Law Service Award
CGG is so proud to announce that Dan Gray has been named the 2022 recipient of the Family Law Service Award presented by the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section! Family Law Service Award The Fam...
Divorces that Involve Spouses with Narcissistic Personalities Lunch & Learn
On January 19th, CGG’s Divorce Coach, Dr. Leah Nathan, gave a “lunch and learn” presentation for our entire team about divorces that involve spouses with narcissistic personalities and traits. T...
Dan Gray chaired his last meeting as President of the AAML Virginia Chapter
Dan Gray chaired his last meeting as President of the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) on January 20. Dan has served as President since 2019, and hands over the r...
10 Tips From a Divorce Attorney in Fairfax Virginia
If you are just starting the divorce process, you are probably feeling a range of emotions. In the course of just one day, you could feel scared, sad, angry, worried, overwhelmed and exhausted. Trust ...
Can a family member file for custody or visitation of a child in Virginia?
In Virginia, a person “with a legitimate interest” may file a petition for custody or visitation. Who is a Family Member that Can File for Custody or Visitation? Persons with a legitimate i...
Getting Divorced in Virginia When Spouse Resides Out-of-State
Oftentimes, issues arise when a spouse lives in a different state than the one where the other spouse wants to file for divorce. This can arise when a spouse voluntarily leaves Virginia and the remain...
Custody Between Same-Sex Couples in Virginia
Virginia now recognizes same-sex marriage and all laws pertaining to custody of children apply to these couples. However, the law is very different when dealing custody issues between couples that are...
Pets and Divorce in Virginia | Who Gets Rover in the Divorce?
It is commonplace for a couple to purchase or adopt a pet during their marriage. That is all well and good, but what happens when the parties separate and eventually divorce? How are Pets Handled in a...