In January 2021, Ioan Gruffudd filed for divorce from his wife, Alice Evans, after she claimed on social media that he was leaving her and their two daughters after 14 years of marriage. The situation remained relatively quiet until October 2021 when Evans accused Gruffudd of cheating on her for three years with a younger woman, without providing evidence for her claims. In February 2022, Gruffudd filed for a restraining order against Evans, alleging harassment and threats.
As the bitter divorce proceedings continued, Evans begged fans for money to pay for a divorce lawyer in June 2022, claiming she was unable to afford legal fees and support her daughters. In July 2022, Gruffudd requested joint custody of their children after Evans filed for sole custody, accusing her of cutting communication between him and the girls and verbally abusing him throughout their marriage. He also asked for mediation and therapy sessions for the children.
In August 2022, Gruffudd successfully obtained a three-year restraining order against Evans, limiting her contact and mentions of him on social media. However, their custody battle hit a wall in September 2022, with no agreement reached in family court despite mediation efforts. In November 2022, Evans reported to police over claims of child abuse and drug use, which she denied, saying no evidence was found during the investigation.
The legal battle continued in February 2023, with Evans facing charges of violating the restraining order against Gruffudd, who had requested joint custody of their daughters. The charges were dropped in March 2023 due to lack of evidence. In May 2023, Evans moved out of the family home after Gruffudd pleaded with the court to allow the home to be sold as he was unable to afford the mortgage payments. Their daughter, Ella, filed for a restraining order against Gruffudd and his girlfriend, alleging abuse and threatening behavior.
In June 2023, Gruffudd accused Evans of abusive behavior and interfering with their daughters’ therapy sessions, while Evans claimed Gruffudd had not seen or communicated with the children for months. In July 2023, their divorce was finalized, and a restraining order request from Ella against Gruffudd was dismissed. In August 2023, Gruffudd and Evans continued to accuse each other of wrongdoing, with Gruffudd labeling Evans as a child abuser and Evans claiming Gruffudd was keeping the children away from her. The ongoing battle for custody and allegations of abuse have brought their tumultuous relationship to the forefront of the public eye, showcasing a messy and complicated divorce process between two former partners.
