“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 […]
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 on the list in the “Young Lawyer” category!! The annual list recognizes attorneys across the state in a variety of categories and is […]
Attorney, Lauren Brown, passes Virginia State Bar
Welcome to the Virginia State Bar, Lauren Brown!
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 on the list, which is voted on by area lawyers and includes talented colleagues from the DC Metropolitan area, is quite an honor!
Tips for Mediating With a Judge
You and your spouse have made efforts to resolve all issues in your case, but you just haven’t been able to reach an agreement yet. Hoping to avoid the emotional and financial cost of a trial, you have agreed to participate in mediation with a retired judge. Here are 8 tips from CGG’s attorneys on […]
What Happens in Virginia When Court-Ordered Support is not Paid?
Awards for child support and/or spousal support are common in Virginia divorce and custody proceedings. However, circumstances may arise where one party refuses to meet his or her support obligations even after the support order has been entered by the court. To address such difficult situations, Virginia has established enforcement mechanisms aimed at compelling non-paying […]