How Are Assets Divided in a Virginia Divorce?
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. Among the most frequent questions that new clients ask our lawyers is: “What happens to our property?” It’s a natural concern, and the answer is guided by Virginia’s “Equitable Distribution” laws. Virginia Is an “Equitable Distribution” State Virginia does not […]
Meet the Team – Cheri Federici
Next up on our Meet The Team series is Cheri Federici! 1. You have recently announced that you will be retiring this summer after 36 years in the legal field. What will you miss most about your work? My work family at CGG! 2. What are you most looking forward to in retirement? Traveling with […]
Meet the Team – Alexander T. Lewis
Today, we’re excited to kick off our Meet the Team series so you can get to know the familiar faces that make up CGG. First up – Alex! 1. What do you find most rewarding about practicing family law? Being able to help people adjust to their new “normal” – whether it be with co-parenting […]
Divorcing a Federal Employee? Here’s What You Need to Know About Their FERS Retirement
If you are going through a divorce and your spouse works for the federal government, their retirement benefits may be one of the most valuable assets on the table — and one of the most misunderstood. Federal retirement benefits involve a unique set of rules and must be very carefully addressed in your divorce settlement […]
CGG Attends Great Gatsby Bench Bar Dinner/Dance
CGG had a great time on Saturday evening at the Fairfax Bar Association’s Golden Anniversary Great Gatsby Bench Bar Dinner Dance!
Join us in supporting one of our favorite fundraisers!
Join us in supporting one of our favorite fundraisers! The bags put together by the FBA Paralegal Section provide the young men and women in juvenile residential facilities with more than books and toiletries! They give the gift of compassion and hope! Click here to donate! https://www.fairfaxlawfoundation.org/donations/donate.asp…
What Happens to Retirement Assets in Divorce?
Retirement assets are divided in a straightforward manner in Virginia divorces, and the division varies based on the type of asset. The most common type of retirement is a “defined contribution” plan – an account that you and/or your employer will pay into, and that carries a balance, like a 401(k), IRA, 403(b), Thrift Savings […]
CGG has moved!
BIG NEWS! We have moved!! Our new address – effective December 22, 2025 – is: Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC 2677 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 750 Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 934-1480
CGG Partner Gray Recognized as Lawyer of the Year
We are proud to announce that one of CGG’s founding partners, Daniel Gray, has been recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Washington D.C. by Best Lawyers® (2026) in America! This prestigious recognition is awarded through a thorough peer review process that captures the consensus opinion of leading lawyers in the same […]
CGG Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America
We are proud to celebrate our attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition) for their excellence in Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Their longstanding commitment to exceptional advocacy and client-centered service continues to define our firm. Honorees: Heather A. Cooper — Family Law David L. Ginsberg — Family Law; Family Law Mediation Daniel L. […]