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 became a Partner on 8th March 2011.
Beth has been specialising in family and matrimonial law since she qualified as a solicitor sixteen 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 6,000 solicitors who are committed to promoting a non-confrontational atmosphere in family law). Beth is an accredited collaborative lawyer, leading the Milton Keyes POD of collaborative lawyers as the POD liaision office. Beth is also 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
- successfully opposing an application to take a child to live abroad
- Acting in cases where the husband/wife is a director and shareholder of a successful business. Cases have involved deciding the extent to which the business interest should be seen as a matrimonial asset, ascertaining its value and the projected income from the business and ensuring that any settlement did not impact on the future performance of the business.
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 thank you from the bottom of my heart for the way you've dealt with everything on my behalf, and for being as genuinely good, caring person whilst always being a total professional” A satisfied client of Beth Woodward – Beth’s client used collaborative law to deal with their divorce.
“Beth was excellent and would be difficult to improve her service.” A satisfied client of Beth Woodward
"Beth Woodward is warm, easy to talk to, gave information and the facts of the situation. She kept me abreast of what was happening and was always happy to discuss any query or such problem I had. She was always very profesional. I found Beth's Assistant Maureen very helpful and friendly. She was always willing to help me and assist whenever Beth was not available or in answering e-mails I had sent." A satisfied client of Beth Woodward.“Response to recent clients satisfaction questionnaire from a satisfied client;
"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.
