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Karen Dovaston

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Karen Dovaston is a Lawyer and Founder with Dovaston Law in Thorpe Bay, Essex SS1 3HH. Karen Dovaston has 30 years experience and focuses on Family Law and Divorce & Separation.

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About Karen Dovaston

Karen Dovaston is the owner and founder of Dovaston Law, a leading family law firm. With over 25 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 Law Policy Committee
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:

Committee Member 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
Supporter of the Law Clinic at Anglia Ruskin University and DEWA (Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association)
Former non-executive director and current member of a local multi-academy educational trust
She participates in the online divorce and financial order pilot scheme for solicitors, working with HM Courts & Tribunals Service. 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 international and national judiciary and participated in numerous lectures, webinars, and panels on family law.
The most popular appointment for Karen Dovaston is Exisiting Client Phone Call - up to 30 mins. Book this legal appointment online with LawTap now.
Areas of Law
Family Law Divorce & Separation
Languages Spoken
English
Law Firm
Dovaston Law
Year First Admitted
1995 (30 years experience)
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Verified Client Reviews for Karen Dovaston

Karen Dovaston has received 9 verified client reviews with an average 4.89 star rating.

Jennifer, 25 February 2025

Excellent legal advice. Clear and supportive.

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Nichola, 26 January 2024

Karen is brilliant! Straight to the point whilst being friendly and understanding.

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Andrew, 4 July 2023

Clear and precise and very professional

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George, 9 February 2023

Karen listens well and produces good advice. She explains issues clearly provides sensible solution proposals. Her draft contacts are written in plain English so they are easy to read.

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Joan, 30 March 2021

The advice and manner given was very professional. Karen was very reassuring and her knowledge and advice left me feeling confident. I now know that I can deal with my issue in the correct way. Excellent service and great value.

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Stacey, 14 December 2020

Karen gave valuable information on the process and talked me through my concerns and worries. I didn't feel rushed or just spoken at. I would recommend Karen to anyone - just not my soon to be ex-husband!

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Nathan, 23 January 2020

Insightful and really put me at ease through what could potentially be a very stressful process, thank you

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Nathan, 7 January 2020

Karen put me at ease at a difficult time, and gave clear and concise advise which allowed me to make the right decision for my situation. Thank you so much

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Paul, 20 December 2019

Great friendly advice and will continue to use.

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Fixed Cost Legal Services by Karen Dovaston

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Initial Consultation
Initial advice session
£250.00

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£270.00 — £300.00
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Find Karen Dovaston

Office Address

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

Public Phone Number

+448000836051

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Professional Verification

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Verified Full Name
Karen Simone Dovaston
Legal Professional Status
Solicitor
Member/Licence Number
189610
Jurisdiction
England and Wales, UK
Admission/Licence Date
1 September 1995
Source
External Website
Accredited Specialist
Family Law and Family Law Advanced
Last Verified
31 July 2019
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