Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Prince Edward County
Since 2004, Cheryl Lean has provided dedicated legal representation in family law matters across Prince Edward County and surrounding regions. Our practice, led by Cheryl Lean, combines decades of legal expertise with a personalized approach to client advocacy. Cheryl's background includes service as a Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario from 2019-2023, active participation in Law Society task forces, and adjudication experience on the Law Society Tribunal. With a legal career spanning over 30 years since her call to the Ontario Bar in 1991, Cheryl brings extensive courtroom experience in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and CAS cases. Our firm maintains strong community ties through active involvement in local legal associations and a commitment to accessible legal education.We serve clients across Prince Edward County, Belleville, Trenton, and surrounding regions with transparent communication and strategic legal counsel. Our practice extends to military families requiring specialized resolution of property, pension, and parenting issues. Backed by a dedicated support team, we maintain rigorous attention to detail in drafting separation agreements, parenting plans, and court documentation. Our office hours provide structured availability while maintaining flexibility for urgent client needs.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
CAS Cases
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of legal experience since 1991
- Our lead attorney served on Law Society of Ontario committees
- We provide personalized legal strategies for complex cases
- Our practice includes military family law specialization
- We maintain transparent communication throughout legal proceedings
What people say
Excellent lawyer
Right person to have on my side
Strongly recommend
Excellent assistant
Very impressive
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses all aspects of relationship dissolution and child custody matters. We provide strategic counsel in property division, spousal support negotiations, and parenting agreement formulation. With decades of courtroom experience, we represent clients in complex divorce proceedings and child custody disputes across Eastern Ontario.
Divorce Representation
We offer comprehensive divorce representation from initial filing through final settlement. Our services include court preparation, evidence presentation, and strategic negotiation to protect client interests. We handle contested divorces involving property disputes, pension division, and complex financial arrangements.
Child Custody
Our child custody services focus on establishing workable parenting arrangements that serve children's best interests. We assist with custody agreements, access schedules, and modification of existing arrangements. We represent clients in high-conflict custody disputes requiring court intervention.
Spousal Support
We provide guidance on spousal support entitlement and calculation based on Ontario family law guidelines. Our services include negotiating support agreements, modifying existing orders, and representing clients in contested support hearings.
CAS Cases
We represent parents and guardians in child protection proceedings with Children's Aid Societies. Our services include court preparation, evidence review, and advocacy during case conferences and formal hearings. We work to protect parental rights while addressing child safety concerns.
People
Cheryl Lean
Family Law Attorney
Cheryl Lean has practiced family law in Prince Edward County since 2004. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1991, she served as Law Society Bencher from 2019-2023 and maintains expertise in divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and CAS cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, spousal support negotiations, and CAS case representation.
How much experience do you have in family law?
Our lead attorney has practiced family law since 1991 and has served as a Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Prince Edward County, Belleville, Trenton, Brighton, and surrounding Eastern Ontario regions.
Do you handle military family law cases?
Yes, we specialize in resolving property, pension, and parenting issues for military families.
Reviews (1)
Wendy Elliott
Mar 09, 2021
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Chery Lean is a wonderful lawyer, very settlement oriented and a very happy lawyer. I settle every file that I have with her.
