Law Office of Marilla J. Ronald - San Jose, CA
Divorce (Property/Dept Division, Support, Custody) Lawyers in San Jose, CA
1550 The Alameda, Suite 308 San Jose, CA 95126
San Jose Divorce (Property/Dept Division, Support, Custody) Law Firm
Updated: 04/03/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce (Property/Dept Division, Support, Custody) 50%
- Modification of Custody & Visitation 20%
- Modification of Support 20%
- Paternity 10%
Firm Information
Overview
Marilla Ronald is a 1990 graduate of the Santa Clara University School of Law. She is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Ms. Ronald practices in all areas of family law including:
- Dissolution of marriage, legal separation and termination of domestic partnerships
- Child custody and visitation, including modification of prior orders
- Child support and spousal support
- Division of community property and debts and characterization of property as community or separate
- Paternity actions
- Restraining orders
- Contempt matters
Ms. Ronald has practiced family law since 1992. Ms. Ronald is a voluntary attorney mediator at Settlement Officer Conferences in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Ms. Ronald has experience handling complex family law cases and will be an advocate in court if a trial or contested hearing is necessary. Ms. Ronald will also actively try to negotiate a settlement before a case goes to trial.
Classes and Seminars
- What Family Court Judges Want You to Know, National Business Institute, 2007
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