Background
Beth obtained an English degree at the University of Leeds, travelled for a few years and then studied to become a solicitor at the College of Law in London. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and joined Neves in 2003. Beth was promoted to Senior Associate at Neves from 1st April 2009.
Beth has been specialising in family and matrimonial law since she qualified as a solicitor thirteen years ago. She can advise in all areas of family law. She has a real understanding of the emotional and financial impact on a family when it breaks down and believes it is her role to try and minimise this trauma for her client.
A sympathetic approach goes some way towards helping. In many cases a conciliatory approach can allow both parties and children to move on as soon as possible. In other cases agreement is not possible and Beth offers a sound and specialised knowledge of family law. Beth is a member of the Family Law Panel. Membership of this panel is restricted to those whose experience and specialist knowledge has been tested by the Law Society. She is also a member of Resolution (an association of over 5,000 solicitors who are committed to promoting a non-confrontational atmosphere in family law). Beth is also an accredited collaborative lawyer and a member of the Grandparents' Association.
Recent Work Includes
- Acting in a case in which a large proportion of the matrimonial assets was inherited and there was a dispute as to the extent to which they should be distinguished from the other matrimonial assets.
- Several recent cases obtaining pension sharing orders and assisting in implementing these
- Obtaining High Court Orders which led to an abducted child being traced abroad and enabling the father to re-establish contact with his child
- Obtaining a shared residence order for a father
Outside Interests
Beth enjoys reading, beautiful places, going out with her friends and cycling (slowly). Best of all she likes spending time and having fun outdoors with her family.
Testimonials
"I have been impressed with your ability to listen well and to enable somebody like me to achieve what I felt I needed, in the way I wanted to do it." A satisfied client
"Beth Woodward, working within her mastery of family law and grounded on a comprehensive understanding of today's society, spared no effort to secure the well being of my children and to protect my parental interests. I have recommended her without reservation to friends who sought the services of a first-class family lawyer."
Tom Wells, Bedford
"I want to thank you and all those involved in my case for all the hard work that you have done. I am now ready to move on with my life and thanks to you and your team, I can start to put the past 27 years behind me and start again. I hope not to ask you for this kind of service again but if I do I shall not hesitate in contacting you or recommending you to anyone who asks"
"I found Ms Woodward very professional at all times, her work was excellent and a pleasure to work with. It made the whole process so much easier to deal with."
"Fabulous and sympathetic treatment from Beth. She was personally recommended to me, I see why now."
"Gave clear unbiased advice, was helpful, listened and never patronising."
"Beth made the whole process as easy as possible and offers continual support. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
"I feel the service offered achieves the perfect professional atmosphere whilst remaining approachable. At no time did I feel out of control nor was I made to feel either a nuisance or irrelevant. Thank you."
"I found Beth Woodward and her staff very helpful, understanding and they listened to me. They made a very stressful time bearable." - January 2008, A satisfied matrimonial client.
"Overall persona of Beth was outstanding. She was approachable, easy to talk to, very understanding and most important very honest about all stages and outcomes possible." - July 2008, D. A. Cooney
"I found Beth and her secretary very helpful understanding and very professional when dealing with me. They made a traumatic time bearable." - July 2008, A satisfied matrimonial client.
