Karen Simone Dovaston

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Karen Dovaston is the owner and founder of Dovaston Law, a leading family law firm. With over 30 years of experience as a family law solicitor, Karen specialises in: Divorce and separation Family financial matters Child arrangements (formerly known as custody and access) Prenuptial agreements Separation agreements Child maintenance Karen holds several prominent positions in the legal community: Chair of The Law Society Family Member Advisory Commitee The Law Society Council Member for Essex Assessor for The Law Society Family Law Micro Credential, delivering education in family law Recognised by The Law Society as an advanced level specialist in family law Her book, Matrimonial Financial Toolkit, 2nd Edition, was published in October 2024. Karen is actively involved in various organisations: Vice President of The Southend on Sea and District Law Society Member of the Pensions Advisory Group, providing essential guidance on pensions in divorce cases Member of Resolution Judge for Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards Supporter of the Law Clinic at Anglia Ruskin University and DEWA (Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association) Member of The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators Freeman of the City of London by redemption Advisor to the Board for Essex Rugby Football Club Former non-executive director and member of a local multi-academy educational trust Former Chair CIArb East Anglia Branch She worked with HM Courts & Tribunals Service in the development of the online divorce, financial remedy and private law children digital court system and she continues to work with HMCTS across digital and court issues. Karen is known for her love of technology and its use to support her clients. Karen has appeared on BBC News and several radio shows, discussing changes and advances in family law. She has also spoken alongside senior national and international judiciary, participated in numerous lectures, webinars, and panels on family law.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 189610

  • Based in Southend-on-sea, southend on sea
  • Licensed for 30 years

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Karen Dovaston is the owner and founder of Dovaston Law, a leading family law firm. With over 30 years of experience as a family law solicitor, Karen specialises in: Divorce and separation Family financial matters Child arrangements (formerly known as custody and access) Prenuptial agreements Separation agreements Child maintenance Karen holds several prominent positions in the legal community: Chair of The Law Society Family Member Advisory Commitee The Law Society Council Member for Essex Assessor for The Law Society Family Law Micro Credential, delivering education in family law Recognised by The Law Society as an advanced level specialist in family law Her book, Matrimonial Financial Toolkit, 2nd Edition, was published in October 2024. Karen is actively involved in various organisations: Vice President of The Southend on Sea and District Law Society Member of the Pensions Advisory Group, providing essential guidance on pensions in divorce cases Member of Resolution Judge for Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards Supporter of the Law Clinic at Anglia Ruskin University and DEWA (Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association) Member of The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators Freeman of the City of London by redemption Advisor to the Board for Essex Rugby Football Club Former non-executive director and member of a local multi-academy educational trust Former Chair CIArb East Anglia Branch She worked with HM Courts & Tribunals Service in the development of the online divorce, financial remedy and private law children digital court system and she continues to work with HMCTS across digital and court issues. Karen is known for her love of technology and its use to support her clients. Karen has appeared on BBC News and several radio shows, discussing changes and advances in family law. She has also spoken alongside senior national and international judiciary, participated in numerous lectures, webinars, and panels on family law.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 189610

  • Based in Southend-on-sea, southend on sea
  • Licensed for 30 years

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  • Jefferies Essex LLP

    Assistant

    Until October 2019

  • Dovaston Law Limited

    Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

    Until Present

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 09:30–18:00
Tuesday 09:30–18:00
Wednesday 09:30–18:00
Thursday 09:30–18:00
Friday 09:30–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

112 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3HH

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Jimi Adebayo

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Professional, Understanding, and Reassuring.

When I spoke to Karen, she was professional, understanding, and reassuring. She listened closely, explained everything clearly, and took my concerns seriously. I value her calm manner, honesty, and her ability to explain my options without making things feel overwhelming. Talking about personal family matters is never easy, but Karen treated the conversation with respect. I would gladly recommend Dovaston Law Limited (Karen) to anyone who needs a family solicitor.

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Karen Simone Dovaston

Thank you for your review. So pleased you found the session useful

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Brandon Daly

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Excellent Family Law Advice

Excellent advice, help, service and follow up.

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Karen Simone Dovaston

Thank you! that's great to hear.

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Fraser Charles

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Divorce

Very professional, clear information , kept informed regularly.

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Karen Simone Dovaston

Thank you! So pleased that you felt informed regularly.

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Sam

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Practical advice with clear next steps

Karen provided me with a thorough and detailed understanding of my legal matter leaving me feeling ready to proceed. She was professional, straight-talking and clear and I was impressed with her proactivity and the speed at which she followed up after our meeting.

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Karen Simone Dovaston

Thank you for your review. Great to hear that you were pleased.

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Peter

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Excellent service

Absolutely fantastic in responding and would highly recommend.

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Karen Simone Dovaston

Thank you so much, Peter. It was a pleasure working with you.

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Antony

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Antony

I've worked with Karen on a number of cases and find her to be an excellent family solicitor who clearly cares about her clients.

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Thank you Tony!

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