Alice Evans has chosen to represent herself in her contentious divorce from Ioan Gruffudd.
September 25, 2025, Published 4:30 p.m. ET
Alice Evans has received cautionary advice to proceed carefully after announcing her intention to represent herself in her prolonged divorce from ex-husband Ioan Gruffudd, as reported by RadarOnline.com.
The couple’s court date is set for early next year, signaling that this contentious saga might soon reach its conclusion.
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Evans and Gruffudd met and found love while filming ‘102 Dalmatians.’
Recent court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com confirm that Evans filed for a Substitution of Attorney and a Notice of Limited Scope Representation, indicating her intent to self-represent.
However, attorney Renee Bauer, founder of Happy Even After Family Law in Connecticut, warned, “Evans should find new counsel as soon as possible because self-representation can be filled with missteps.” Bauer emphasized the complexities of legal procedure and the importance of understanding laws and rules of evidence.
“She doesn’t know what she doesn’t know,” Bauer stated.
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What Prompted Evans to Represent Herself?
Now, their interactions are limited to court appearances.
Although Evans’s current legal representative will provide her with guidance on pre-trial matters such as child and spousal support, she has not specified why she has chosen to proceed without a lawyer in court. Bauer noted that this often occurs when there is a rift between the client and their attorney, arising either from unrealistic expectations from the client or a potential mismatch in their professional relationship.
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‘Living in Financial Distress’
Evans expressed her financial struggles, claiming she was forced to relocate due to lack of funds.
Evans has publicly claimed her financial situation is dire, stating she is “living in poverty” and unable to pay her monthly rent of $6,500, which led to her eviction.
Conversely, Gruffudd has alleged in court documents that Evans deliberately put herself in a precarious financial situation, ceasing rent payments while, as he stated, taking their children on a vacation to Europe instead. He suggested that her actions were part of a strategy to promote a narrative of financial desperation to pressure him into providing additional support that he cannot afford.
Gruffudd also asserted that financial records substantiate his claim that Evans is not as financially destitute as she insists, revealing she earned over $130,000 in 2024 alone, with similar expectations for the current year, a point she vehemently denied, calling it “false and misleading.”
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Gruffudd accused Evans of frivolously spending money on extravagant vacations for herself and their children.
This divorce drama, which began in 2021 after 13 years of marriage, has grown increasingly acrimonious. Gruffudd filed for a domestic violence restraining order against Evans, citing her alleged threats to tarnish his reputation if he didn’t comply with her demands.
He claimed Evans warned that she would “make false public accusations” akin to the scenario involving Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Gruffudd emphasized that he felt pressured by her threats to damage both his personal and professional life.
Ultimately, this narrative has underscored the rich complexities of their separation, challenging both parties as they navigate their tumultuous divorce.
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