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 “reasonable and unnecessary unpaid expenses of [their] pregnancy and delivery” in connection with an action to establish paternity. But what was meant by “unpaid”? With […]
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 featured stories from survivors of domestic abuse and homelessness, and at times, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. The event furthered our resolve to put on […]
Stephanie Smith Admitted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
CGG is bursting with pride over Stephanie Smith’s recent admission into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers! Fellows of the AAML are some of the most well-respected family law lawyers in the United States. The application process is grueling, to put it mildly. It involves a detailed demonstration of commitment to family law as a […]
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.
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Virginia
Just because you want to file for divorce, does not necessarily mean that you qualify to file for divorce – yet.
Dan Gray attended the Pathway Homes Staff Holiday Party
On Friday, December 9, Dan Gray attended the Pathway Homes Staff Holiday Party at Brion’s Grille. This is one of Dan’s favorite annual events, because although he works closely with Pathway leadership and office staff in his role as board chair, he doesn’t get to spend nearly enough time with the hardworking field staff of […]
Paralegal Section kick-off happy hour
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, Cheri Federici, Lois Jones, and Joanne Randa joined the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association for their annual kick-off at Primetime Sports Bar and Grille. Paralegal members from the area met in a social atmosphere to discuss and plan a new year of section events, and enjoy snacks provided […]
Paralegal Section Back Packs for New Hope Housing
Each year, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association collects funds (in conjunction with the Fairfax Law Foundation) in order to purchase back packs and supplies for the children of families housed by New Hope Housing of Fairfax County. New Hope Housing provides transitional housing to homeless families of Fairfax County. This year the […]
CGG Bids Farewell to Brian Jaeger
Where has the summer gone? We can’t believe that it’s time for Brian Jaeger, our summer law clerk, to return to school as a third year student at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Brian’s solid research skills and writing talents, along with his quick wit, were appreciated by all this summer! We […]
DAN GRAY ATTENDS VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SUMMER MEETING AT THE HOMESTEAD
Dan Gray attended the 126th Annual Summer Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia the weekend of July 23. This was Dan’s first time at a VBA meeting, and he was impressed by the caliber of the CLE presentations, and the warm reception he received as a first-time attendee. […]