Cooper, Ginsberg, and Gray Named 2024 Top Lawyers in Northern VA Magazine
Congratulations to the firm’s founding partners, Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Daniel Gray for being included on Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2024 Top Lawyers List! To compile the list, Northern Virginia Magazine sent surveys to Northern Virginia and DC lawyers asking them to recommend other lawyers to whom they would refer friends and family members. The […]
5 Common Myths About Divorcing with Children
Divorcing your spouse can be intimidating, but when there are children involved, it can seem even more complicated. With so much misinformation surrounding child custody, it’s easy for parents to feel confused and overwhelmed. In this blog, we will explore some common myths surrounding child custody and support, so that you can make informed decisions […]
Gray Named One of Virginia’s Go-To Lawyers
We are so proud to announce that Dan Gray has been named one of Virginia’s Go-To Lawyers for Family Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly! Dan is one of only 29 attorneys throughout the Commonwealth to be included. The attorneys were nominated by colleagues in the family law field and chosen by a panel at VLW! […]
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!
National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. At CGG, […]
Will my Spouse Receive Part of my Inheritance in our Virginia Divorce?
The classification of assets into separate, marital, or hybrid categories plays a crucial role in determining how property will be divided.
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 […]
5 Tips for a Cost-Effective Divorce
Divorce is infamous for being an emotionally exhausting experience – some research has even likened it to the pain of suffering a death in the family. But it can also be financially draining. Depending on how contentious the parties are, whether custody of children is at issue, and how large and complex the estate 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 […]