Beth Woodward

I have specialised in family law for over 3 decades.  I am a partner and head of Neves' Family Department.

With over three decades of living and breathing family law, I have the experience to guide you through whatever issues you are facing. I have not lost my passion for assisting families through their separation. I can help you find a workable solution for you and your family. I see time and time again how important it is for my clients to be heard, for their children's needs to be at the forefront of everyone's minds, and to feel that, as far as possible, they are facing a secure future.  

My experience means that I am often instructed in complex or high net worth matters involving family businesses, complex business structures, international elements, trust-based assets, property and business portfolios. I am committed to working in a way that meets clients’ needs, delivering strategic and pragmatic advice while ensuring legal costs are kept proportionate to the assets involved. 
 
I have built a strong local reputation for leadership, specialist expertise and a commitment to resolving disputes constructively wherever possible. Much of my work comes from personal recommendation, reflecting both the results I achieve and the supportive, approachable service I provide. 
 
The ‘Collaborative Law’ and ‘Resolution’ groups, hosted at Neves for over 15 years, reflect my unflagging promotion of alternatives to Court. That said, my experience enables me to identify those for whom Court proceedings are necessary. 
 
Where the case is right, I undertake my own advocacy. This offers clients a seamless and supportive service. It enables clients to go to Court with confidence that they are represented by a lawyer who has a full and detailed knowledge of their case, who is aware of the underlying issues and who has personal knowledge of the local judiciary, thus enabling me to tailor my presentation of the case. 

I am on the Law Society's Panel of Family Law Specialist Lawyers.  I am a trained collaborative lawyer and a member 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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On my first day as a trainee in family law I was hooked. I quickly 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. As someone who is deeply family oriented, I care greatly about helping children and parents navigate separation in a way that minimises conflict and supports long-term well being.

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. Plan B involves doing as much as possible outside work. Fortunately, one of my children shares my interest in books, theatre, art and culture. The other is into running and outdoorsy things, which suits me perfectly. Both keep me grounded and remind me of what matters most. 

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 😊 😊 😊 😊"