Karen Dovaston is a Lawyer and Founder with Dovaston Law in Thorpe Bay, Essex SS1 3HH. Karen Dovaston has 31 years experience and focuses on Family Law and Divorce & Separation.
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.
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Karen Dovaston has received 13 verified client reviews with an average 4.92 star rating.
Jason, 3 January 2026
Karen Dovaston has been a real game changer for me. A top professional, great communicator with a prompt reply to any questions or details needed.
Would highly recommend her services.
A FIVE STAR Solicitor.
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Yvonne, 3 October 2025
Very approachable. Gave the advice I needed.
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Stuart, 23 August 2025
Very professional would definitely recommend Karen.
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Stuart, 8 August 2025
Excellent service
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ALEX, 26 March 2025
Very good. Thank you
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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!
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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