“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 information to make a prediction about the divorce, it starts making up stories—usually unpleasant ones, like these: “I’m too old to start over.” “I’m going to be […]
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 of the Thrift Savings Plan, a “refresher” of the rules related to the division of the Thrift Savings Plan in divorce cases, and a summary of […]
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 past few years, informs family law practitioners on the recent legislative changes impacting family law in Virginia resulting from the most recent […]
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 discussion on “Toxic Advocacy in High Conflict Litigation: Are You Part of the Problem?” with Katharine Maddox from Maddox & Gerock, P.C. and Kevin Martingayle of Bischoff Martingayle. […]
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 recently admitted lawyers in Virginia and focuses on teaching the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct and professionalism in the bar. Kristen assisted other faculty members, including […]
Happy Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and, to celebrate, we want to share some Women in Law facts with you: ● The first woman admitted to the bar was Arabella Mansfield, in 1869. She had not studied at a law school but rather had studied in her brother’s office for two years before taking the bar […]
CCG Attends Fairfax Bar Association Event
CGG had a fabulous time at the Fairfax Bar Association’s Una Noche en Espana Bench Bar Dinner Dance on Saturday evening! Held at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, the event brought together members of the bench and bar for an enjoyable evening!
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, you are head over heels for them. Then, as time goes by, you become increasingly confused by their behavior. The person who you […]
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 Virginia Family Law to law students interested in becoming domestic relations attorneys or learning the subject for the Virginia Bar Exam. Kristen is teaching […]
Smith starts term as President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
Please join us in congratulating CGG partner Stephanie J. Smith as she starts her term as President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV), the largest Collaborative Practice group in the Commonwealth. Members of CPNV are lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial professionals whose work is dedicated to helping families separate and dissolve relationships […]