About Cheryl
Cheryl Edwards is the Principal Lawyer at CopperTree Family Law, which she established in 2018. Her practice is dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of family law with a strong emphasis on personalised customer service and comprehensive guidance. Cheryl holds a Master of Laws (Applied Law) with a focus on Family Law and Wills and Estates, and has a background in employment law. She is admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, regularly appearing as an advocate in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Cheryl's extensive experience encompasses complex parenting and property issues, handling cases that involve family violence, serious risk matters, alienation, and both state and international relocations, including those with Hague Convention implications. She is adept at managing recovery orders, spousal maintenance, challenges in same-sex relationships, and issues related to substance abuse, medical orders, and DNA parentage testing. Her expertise also extends to intricate financial arrangements involving business and company structures, trusts, inheritances, and gifts.
Renowned for her strong advocacy skills, Cheryl is celebrated for her compassionate approach to her clients' needs. In her personal life, she enjoys travelling and has a passion for languages. An avid reader, Cheryl looks forward to the latest Jack Reacher novel every Christmas. Her career began as a Senior Solicitor at Central Coast Family Law, where she developed her foundational expertise before founding her own firm.
