Beth Woodward

I worked for another large regional firm for 10 years before moving to Neves in 2003. I am a partner specialising in family law.

All areas of family law.  In recent years a large part of my work has dealt with the financial aspects of divorce and relationship breakdown.  This ranges from cases where the main asset is the family home, to cases involving family businesses, complex pension sharing arrangements, representing parents where family trusts are alleged, variation of maintenance orders, applications for sale and disputes over beneficial interests between cohabiting couples. 

At the same time, I continue to act for parents and grandparents in disputes over arrangements for children (until recently known as residence and contact issues).  I have experience in international abduction cases, and in cases alleging child abuse.  I am on the Law Society's Panel of Family Law Specialist Lawyers.  I am a trained collaborative lawyer and head of the Milton Keynes group of collaborative lawyers and a member of Resolution.

I am listed in the Legal 500 2026 edition.

Testimonials collected by Legal 500 "The team lead Beth Woodward, is well known in the area and involved in promoting good practice in the local area through her work with the collaborative pod. The team are very involved in resolution, showing good commitment to the resolution ethos." "The whole team at Neves are always on hand to support."

Legal 500 editorial comment "Credited for offering a ‘balance between legal excellence and client care’, Neves possess broad family law capabilities, from complex financial matters arising from divorce, cohabitant disputes, and nuptial agreements, to intricate children disputes. The team is headed by Beth Woodward, a seasoned divorce specialist who is well-equipped to handle matters involving business portfolios and trust-based assets."

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I drifted into law in my twenties when I realised how I relished fighting clients' corners and achieving just outcomes which made my clients feel I had spoken up for them and equipped them for whatever the future held. 

My life plan was to travel and to enjoy a life of pleasure pursuing my interests associated with travel.  Now I find myself with a career that I love which I would never willingly give up, Plan B involves doing as much as possible outside work. Fortunately, one child shares my interest in books, theatre, art and culture. The other is into running and outdoorsy things, which suits me perfectly. 

Google Five Star Review

"Beth Woodward, I wanted to say thank you for supporting me on my recent divorce. Faced with one of the most aggressive and unpleasant legal firms in London, you led me through both the family and financial divorce courts and more than achieved every one of my goals for the divorce. Most importantly, I have equal time parenting with my two girls and a really fair settlement so I can support them financially, both not even remotely offered by the other side. You listened and supported me when I really went for it, kept me sane through the FDR and court visits and also gave me the tough messages when I need to hear it. Thank you, I can’t quite explain how we did it, but we did 😊 😊 😊 😊"