Recognizing Our 2025 North California Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Viola Law Firm is honored to announce that for 2025, several of our attorneys have been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition underscores their sustained excellence and strong reputation among peers in the legal community. Each year, no more than 5% of attorneys in Northern California are selected […]
Recognizing 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers & Rising Stars at Viola Law Firm
Viola Law Firm is proud to announce that attorneys Lawrence S. Viola, Robert J. Bruening, Farimah F. Erlandson, and Lauren D. Cirlin have been selected to the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list. Kayleigh R. Walsh and Joanna M. Wald have also been selected to the 2024 Northern California Rising Stars list. Each year, no […]
Do You Need an Expert Witness in Your Divorce?
Divorces can quickly become complicated if they involve high-value assets, businesses, or children. These complications can take months to resolve without professional help. That’s why many couples choose to involve expert witnesses in their splits. The testimony of these experts can significantly alter the outcome of a divorce. Keep reading to learn how these witnesses […]
Dr. Dre’s Wife to Receive $100 Million In Divorce
Dr. Dre, the famous musician and co-founder of the headphone brand Beats by Dre, has recently finalized his divorce from his former wife of 24 years, Nicole Young. According to recent reports, Dre will have to pay Young the eye-watering sum of $100 million as part of the divorce settlement. Why so much? Because over […]
What Costs Is Child Support Supposed To Cover?
Child support is one of the few situations in which California courts will require one person to pay another without a legal contract. It’s obvious why child support is essential in many custody cases. When parents no longer live together, the financial burden of caring for their kids can increase significantly. Support paid by a […]
Angelina Jolie’s Allegations of Abuse: How They’re Affecting the Jolie-Pitt Divorce
Angelina Jolie has just gone public about her fears for herself and her family during her marriage to Brad Pitt. Recently, Jolie stated in an interview that “It took a lot for me to be in a position where I felt I had to separate from the father of my children,” implying that there was […]
When Does Domestic Abuse Affect Child Custody in California?
This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that domestic abuse isn’t limited to romantic relationships. Anyone who has a close relationship with someone they live with can be a victim of domestic violence. This includes family members, especially children. That’s why children and child custody are so heavily protected by California law. Allegations […]
How to choose the right lawyer for your divorce
Your divorce is likely to be one of the major events of your life. Your financial and parental future means enough that you cannot just choose a San Mateo divorce attorney at random. Your choice can mean the difference between a smooth and relatively quick divorce and one that is long and difficult and leaves […]
How California determines the “best interests of the child”
When California courts need to make determinations regarding child custody, they typically do so after taking into account what they call “the best interests of the child.” Ultimately, this means that, rather than prioritize a potential parent or guardian’s needs or desires, they instead prioritize the needs and desires of the child at the center […]
The how, what, and where of California property division
Believe it or not, how you divorce matters, especially when children and property are involved. There are vital differences between a contested and uncontested divorce. If your divorce proceeds uncontested, civility has won, and you two have come to an agreement on all terms surrounding the divorce. Benefits of an uncontested divorce include no trial […]