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 informa...
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 ...
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 ...
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 discussio...
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, ...
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...
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 ...
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...
Gray Elected to the VBA Board of Governors
Congratulations to CGG founding partner, Daniel L. Gray, on his election to the VBA Board of Governors! He is the Potomac District representative on the 22-member board, and fills a seat left vacant. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jamie Montoney Appointed to NVCC Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
Congratulations to CGG Paralegal, Jamie Montoney, who was recently appointed to serve on the Northern Virginia Community College’s Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee! Jamie, a graduate of the ...
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...
CGG Supports Annual Valentine’s Day Book Project
CGG is a proud supporter of the annual Valentine’s Day Book Project organized by the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. The project, supported by the Fairfax Law Foundation, benefits ...
Kugel Serves as Competition Judge
On February 9th and February 10th, CGG partner, Kristen Kugel, served as a judge at the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the Antonin Scalia Law School, Georg...
Shelter-In-Place: What Does That Mean for Custodial Exchanges?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. Each day, people are having to adapt to constantly changing rules, policies, and advisories. ...
How to Find the Right Attorney | Family Lawyers Fairfax
Are you dealing with a stressful situation and worried about finding the right lawyer for you? It is critical to take the time to find the best attorney for your individual legal needs. Here are five ...
Nathan Olson and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section meeting
Nathan Olson and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section meeting on Monday, April 13, 2015. This month’s meeting included a discussion of the recent Fairfax County Circ...
Conscious Uncoupling
By now, you may have heard the phrase used recently by Gwyneth Paltrow to describe her separation from Chris Martin: “conscious uncoupling.” “Conscious uncoupling” is essentially a way for a c...
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...
Record Sanction Award Imposed by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge
Attorneys in family law and family law related cases may want to think twice before mounting a scorched earth approach to litigation. Last month, Judge Jonathan C. Thacher imposed an $880,748.26 san...
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...
CGG Plans, Participates, and Attends Informative Family Law CLE
On April 9, 2013, the Domestic Relations Subcommittee of the Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee conducted a Continuing Legal Education seminar at the Fairfax County Courthouse. The focus of this C...
Virginia Court of Appeals opinion addresses various spousal support, valuation, and waste issues
In Wright v. Wright, Nos. 0947-12-2, 0958-12-2, 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 53 (Feb. 19, 2013) (combined opinion), the Court addressed numerous issues on appeal stemming from the parties’ final decree of di...
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...
CGG Attends Annual Family Law Seminar
Heather Cooper, Adele Garmirian, Rob Worster, and Joanne Randa attended the Annual Family Law Seminar on September 28, 2012. This year’s focus was those military issues common in divorce and post-di...