5 “Do’s” and 5 “Don’ts” When it Comes to Divorce
5 Do’s: DO decide what kind of divorce you want. Depending on your situation, your divorce will either be uncontested or contested. With a contested divorce, issues are brought before the court, and your attorney and your spouse’s attorney litigate on the divisive issues (which are decided by the judge). However, with an uncontested divorce, […]
Happy 20th Anniversary CGG!
CGG will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on November 11, 2024! Time has flown ~, especially for our founding partners, Heather, David, and Dan. Thank you for all of your support over the years. We strive to continue to provide quality family law services to our community. Here’s to another 20 years!
Post-Separation Relationships and the Impact on Divorce in Virginia
If you and your spouse have officially separated and are waiting for your divorce to be finalized, you may be tempted to dive back into the dating scene. However, in Virginia, a post-separation sexual relationship is still considered adultery. If you are considering a post-separation relationship, continue reading to learn the potential consequences. What is […]
8 Legal Changes Affecting Family Law Cases in Virginia
Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1, 2024, that involve family law matters. Here is a synopsis: CHANGES PERTAINING TO ADOPTION First, Virginia Code §63.2-1201.1 is now gender neutral (references to “a man and a woman” have been removed). Second, hospitals are authorized to release a child to prospective adoptive parents when […]
Celebrating Pride Month with Noteworthy LGBTQ+ Legal Milestones in Family Law and Beyond
Happy Pride Month! June is Pride Month, and to celebrate, we wanted to share a timeline of noteworthy LGBTQ legal milestones: Recognition in Law & Rights In 1958, the Supreme Court upheld constitutional protection for pro-homosexual writing in One, Inc. v. Olesen. This was the first Supreme Court ruling on homosexuality. In July 1961, Illinois […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 and D.C. lawyers asking them to recommend other lawyers to whom they would refer friends and family. The lawyers included on the magazine’s published list received the […]
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 language in your Agreement, your support amount may be terminated if it is being paid pursuant to Virginia Code Section 20-109(A). Read more […]