same-sex marriage in Virginia could be a reality

Barring intervention from the United States Supreme Court, same-sex marriages could begin as early as next week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. While the issue is far from settled, it appears as though same-sex marriage in Virginia could be a reality. Same-sex marriage could bring forth several new and interesting legal issues in family law. […]
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 divorce. The husband argued that the trial court erred in awarding the wife a reservation of rights to spousal support and a portion of […]
All Three CGG Partners Make Washingtonian Magazine’s Best Lawyers List

The December 2012 issue of Washingtonian Magazine features the cover story “Marriage* Making Love Last–And Who To Call When It Doesn’t.” The article features a one-page listing of its “Best Lawyers” to call when calling it quits. This list is an updated version of the magazine’s 2011 Best Lawyers Guide. We are very proud to […]