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Life is not always plain sailing and doesn’t always go to plan.

If you’ve decided that you want a divorce or separation, our expert team of Family & Matrimonial solicitors can guide you through every step of the way to reach the best possible outcome for you, your children and your finances.

Your family matters to us

We are extremely proud of our family and matrimonial team’s reputation as one of the country’s leading family law specialists. But we know that expertise alone is not enough to help families through difficult times. Above all else, we are compassionate and we care about what our clients are
going through.

Divorce & Separation

When you are separating or getting divorced, it’s an emotionally challenging time. There is so much to consider, from finances and logistics to ensuring the best arrangements for your children, so it’s important to get the proper legal help and guidance from a solicitor who will treat you with sensitivity and concern.

We will support you at every stage, including filing your petition with the courts and serving it to your spouse, applying first for your conditional order (formerly known as a decree NISI) and then your final order (or decree absolute).

Property & Finance

Financial planning is often the furthest thing from your mind when you’re faced with a separation or divorce. However, our team of family and matrimonial solicitors are dedicated to ensuring you make the right decisions now to avoid jeopardising your future financial security in the future.

Ensuring the best outcome for your child

As a parent, we know that there is nothing more important to you than your children. However, during a divorce, it can sometimes be difficult to act in the best interests of your child, even if that is exactly what you are trying to do.

Our solicitors have extensive experience in helping parents reach the best outcome for their children, coupled with the compassion and understanding that is essential when a relationship is breaking down.


Legal 500 2025

We are proud to be recognised by Legal 500 for our Family work.

‘Outstanding’ Newport-based firm Harding Evans LLP provides an ’excellent all-round service’ for a diverse range of standalone clients, and existing private and commercial clients at the firm who may require ad-hoc family law advice. ‘Cool, calm and collected’ team head Kate Thomas is very adept at handling complex divorces and private children contact matters, and has gained particular expertise guiding clients who have been in abusive relationships. A ’tower of strength’ in often very fraught circumstances, Leah Thomas ensures that ‘no stone is left unturned’ in the pursuit of the optimal settlement for a client in relation to financial remedy matters.

“The firm provides an excellent all-round service, particularly to commercial and other private clients of the firm who also have family law issues from time to time. There is depth within the team who can cater for all types of private client family law disputes.”

“Kate Thomas was cool, calm and collected where it mattered in the courtroom – she gave me excellent advice sometimes not what I wished to hear but throughout my divorce she was on point throughout.”

Chambers 2025

We are delighted to be ranked by Chambers for our work in Family/Matrimonial.

Harding Evans has a respected family law practice in Newport covering both financial remedy cases and child care proceedings. The firm is well-versed in handling disputes over assets such as family businesses and pension funds, while also demonstrating expertise in child arrangement orders and in matters involving IVF. The team also has experience of contact cases associated with domestic violence and other child protection issues, and is well-placed to assist parents, children and local authorities.

“Harding Evans provided comprehensive advice, took swift action and listened to my needs. They were remarkably professional and helpful.”

“They are professional as well as approachable and friendly.”

“They are very responsive and they care about their clients.”

“They provide first-rate communication and are always willing to help and offer guidance when required.”

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