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Eight CGG Lawyers Named “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine!

CGG is proud to announce that 8 of our lawyers have been included in Virginia Business Magazine’s 2023 list of “Legal Elite!” We are especially excited that 3 associate attorneys were included o...

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Five CCG Lawyers named Top Divorce Lawyers in Washingtonian Magazine

CGG is proud to announce that 5 of our lawyers have been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2023 List of Top Divorce Lawyers! Congratulations to Heather, David, Dan, Nathan and Stephanie! Inclusion o...

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Cooper, Ginsberg, and Gray named Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2023!

Congratulations to Heather, Dan, and David for being named in Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2023! To compile this list, Northern Virginia Magazine sends surveys to Northern Virginia a...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Stephanie Smith Admitted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

CGG is bursting with pride over Stephanie Smith’s recent admission into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers! Fellows of the AAML are some of the most well-respected family law lawyers in the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Collaborative Process for a Prenuptial Agreements

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...

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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...

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Do I need a divorce lawyer in Virginia if we agree on everything?

In Virginia, parties can obtain a no-fault divorce after a one-year separation period, or if they have no minor children – then after a six-month separation period so long as they have a signed Sett...

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Honors for Top Divorce Lawyers in VA

Many of the attorneys at Cooper Ginsberg Gray have been recognized for their work in family law over the last several months in publications including The Washingtonian, Virginia Business Magazine, Ar...

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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...

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Dan Gray, Nathan Olson, and Kristen Kugel Attended the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Alumni Holiday Reception

On Wednesday, December 13th, Daniel L. Gray, Nathan J. Olson, and Kristen L. Kugel attended the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Alumni Holiday Reception at the University Club in Was...

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CGG SPONSORS THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER OF THE VIRGINIA WOMEN ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY RECEPTION

Dan Gray, Rob Worster, Nathan Olson, Carly Anderson, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 6th. ...

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Chipping In Tournament Featured in Shelter House Newsletter

The 17th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament was mentioned in the October 2017 Shelter House Changing Lives Newsletter. Also included in the newsletter is an interview with David Gins...

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CGG Sponsors and Participates in Fairfax Law Foundation’s Heroes v. Villains Race for Justice 5k and Kids’ Run

On Sunday, April 23rd, several members of the firm participated in the Fairfax Law Foundation’s annual Heroes v. Villains Race for Justice and Kids’ Fun Run in Fairfax Corner.  Dan Gray and his d...

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CGG bids farewell to 2016

CGG bids farewell to 2016, a year in which the firm grew professionally as we welcomed Domestic Relations Consultant, Leah Nathan, Ph.D, who is available to provide the firm’s clients with emotional...

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National Donut Day

Did you know that today is National Donut Day? National Donut Day was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The ...

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CGG Sponsors and Participates in 7th Annual Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice

On Sunday, April 10th, several superheroes from Cooper Ginsberg Gray braved the frigid temperatures and participated in the 7th Annual Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice organized by the Fairfax Law ...

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The Washingtonian Magazine again named Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Dan Gray as Top Family Law Lawyers in its December 2015 issue

The Washingtonian Magazine again named Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Dan Gray as Top Family Law Lawyers in its December 2015 issue. David, Dan, Rob Worster, and Nathan Olson represented Cooper G...

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December 16, 2015, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association had their annual holiday party at Olive Garden.

On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association had their annual holiday party at Olive Garden. CGG’s paralegals, Cheri Federici, Lois Jones, and Joanne Randa, ...

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Nathan Olson, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Annual Holiday Reception.

On Wednesday, December 2nd, Nathan Olson, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Annual Holiday Reception. The Reception ...

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Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section’s meeting to create Valentine’s Day tote bags for the residents of the Fairfax County Programs

Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section’s meeting to create Valentine’s Day tote bags for the residents of the Fairfax County Programs (Foundations formerly Girls’ Probation Home, Boys...

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CGG Welcomes Legal Clinic Intern – Meagan Kirchner

Cooper Ginsberg Gray is happy to announce that Meagan A. Kirchner has joined the firm as a Legal Clinic Intern for the Spring 2014 semester.  Ms. Kirchner is a third year law student at George Mason ...

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Recent CGG Accomplishments

The attorneys of Cooper Ginsberg Gray have recently received some high praise that we are proud to announce. Each year, Washingtonian Magazine features its Best Lawyers Guide, including those in the ...

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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...

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13th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is Three Months Away

We are less than three months away from the 13th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament.  This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Laurel H...

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CGG Paralegals Attend Electronic Evidence Seminar

On April 30, 2013 Joanne Randa and Christina Hingle attended Sensei Enterprises Seminar, “On the trail of the Craigslist Killer.”  Sharon Nelson and John Simek of Sensei, discussed just how impor...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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2012 Fairfax Law Day Celebration

Each year on May 1, Law Day is celebrated throughout the country. The Fairfax celebration was hosted by Ed Weiner and Weiner & Spivey PLC and more than 700 people attended (including David, Rob, ...

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CGG and CLE

In 2012, Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be very active with Continuing Legal Education seminars (CLEs). On January 19, 2012, Rob Worster had the opportunity to return to his alma mater for an excellent CLE...

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Moving Day!

Phase 1 is complete (well, almost complete) and we are moving into our new space on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.  We are very excited to have our new offices, reception area, kitchen, and conference ...

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Two Holidays!

This past week, CGG celebrated two holidays: Thanksgiving and Robert’s birthday.  Robert asked us to declare the entire week a holiday.  We compromised with ice cream cake in our conference ro...

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Nice top hats!!!

Here is a picture of the birthday boy Rob Worster and the birthday girl Stephanie Smith wearing their birthday top hats!  Everyone was ready to dive into the birthday cakes, laugh, kick back, tell jo...

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