Lerandeau & Lerandeau Fresno Family Lawyer - CA
Lerandeau & Lerandeau is the largest dedicated family law practice in California Central Valley, serving Fresno, Clovis, and surrounding communities for over thirty years. Founded by partners Paul Lerandeau and Antoinette Lerandeau, the firm provides premier legal advocacy in high-asset divorce, complex business valuations, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence matters.
Premier Divorce and Family Law Representation in Fresno
Family law proceedings involve emotional strain, financial security, and the welfare of children. Successfully resolving these disputes requires attorneys who combine courtroom skill with genuine empathy. Lerandeau & Lerandeau stands as the Central Valley premier family law practice, with over thirty years devoted exclusively to California domestic relations. Founding partners Paul E. Lerandeau and Antoinette M. Lerandeau lead an accomplished team that has guided thousands of clients through complex divorces with compassion, clear communication, and strategic focus.
High-Asset Divorce and Business Valuation Litigation
Dividing significant marital assets requires sophisticated financial acumen, especially when closely held businesses, agricultural acreage, or medical practices are involved. Senior partner Paul Lerandeau specializes in divorce cases where spouses own one or more commercial enterprises:
- Divorce lawyers structuring equitable community property divisions involving commercial businesses, farms, and professional medical corporations.
- Performing forensic business valuations and cash flow analyses in collaboration with certified public accountants to prevent forced corporate liquidations.
- Identifying, tracing, and characterizing separate property assets, deferred executive compensation, pensions, and stock portfolios.
- Negotiating complex spousal support agreements and litigating post-judgment alimony modifications under California Family Code Section 4320.
- Drafting and enforcing prenuptial agreement lawyers contracts and postmarital property agreements.
Child Custody, Visitation, and Parental Rights
Protecting the emotional and developmental well-being of minor children is the paramount priority in any domestic dispute. Partner Antoinette Lerandeau, an alumna of Stanford University and Golden Gate University School of Law, brings specialized knowledge to contentious custody battles:
- Child custody lawyers crafting parenting plans that protect children while securing meaningful parental access.
- Litigating high-conflict move-away petitions and interstate custody disputes under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
- Child support lawyers calculating statutory guideline child support payments and resolving disputes over hidden self-employment revenue.
- Paternity lawyers establishing legal parental relationships and securing visitation schedules for unmarried parents.
- Adoption lawyers guiding stepparents and prospective guardians through lawful adoption proceedings.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Emergency Relief
When domestic abuse threatens family safety, prompt judicial relief is essential. Under California Family Code Section 3044, a finding of domestic violence creates a presumption against awarding child custody. The firm acts decisively in domestic violence lawyers matters, securing emergency protective orders, defending against false allegations, and advocating before the Fresno County Superior Court.
Strategic Negotiation and Tough Courtroom Advocacy
While the attorneys at Lerandeau & Lerandeau strive to resolve matters efficiently through collaborative negotiation and mediation, they never hesitate to take a contested dispute to trial when settlement terms are unfair. Both founding partners have served as Judge Pro Tem in the family law division of the Fresno County Superior Court, giving their firm unique insight into how family court judges evaluate evidence, assess credibility, and render decisions.
Contact Fresno Leading Family Law Firm Today
Navigating divorce or custody disputes without experienced counsel can result in irreversible financial and parental mistakes. If you need a divorce attorney with unmatched regional experience, contact Lerandeau & Lerandeau at their River Park Circle office in Fresno today to schedule your comprehensive case consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prestigious Woodward Park area of north Fresno, situated within The Village at River Park near the Friant Road & Freeway 41 Interchange.
Building Location
The office is located on the fourth floor of the Village Courtyard East building, a modern four-story Class A office complex located near Nami Japanese Cuisine, Cafe Rio, and River Park Shopping Center.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary on-site surface parking is available for clients in the attached private lot, with dedicated visitor spaces located close to the building's main lobby.
Public Transit
Served by Fresno Area Express (FAX) Route 1 Q BRT (Woodward Station); nearest stop is at Woodward Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the building's main front lobby of Village Courtyard East, take the elevator to the fourth floor, and proceed down the hallway to Suite 490.