no financial settlement

Hello
I was married for 26 years and together for 31. My husband lived abroad, and I just agreed to whatever he suggested. as I asked him to support the kids, and I knew that if I had asked for more, he would have been very tight, I did have some money 13 years ago, but I was unable to work, due to kids going through depression and getting myself in a good state of mind... after 13 years, my money has gone, i have no home, but great that my kids are now married and ok... However I did not get any signed financial agreement, It is now 5 years since my divorce, and I have no pension and i am over 60 years old.. My husband has remarried, has 2 homes, and a good private pension. . iam destitute, and living of the kindness of family and friends. as i said at the time, I was not well enough to really know what I wanted, other than get my kids through, I returned to the Uk, and had to really do it all on my own, and the money does not last.. So i was wondering if I would be able to go to court and ask for some of his pension... i DO NOT know if I could go through stress. but I feel that I am stronger now. and would like to have at least a decent retirement, after all that I have been through over the past 13 years . Has anybody any experience of this

Hi Kitty

Are you now actually divorced? I'm not sure from reading your post.

If you are divorced but there was no Consent Order drawn up at the time (which sorts out the finances) then my understanding is that yes, you can now go through the legal process of sorting out your finances and that might well mean that you're entitled to a pension share. I'm just someone going through divorce though, and have no legal training.

I hope someone else answers your question who is more sure of the situation.

You could also ring the free helpline. The number is 0800 44 88 66 44

As Visselly said, if you had no consent order or Clean Break you could be entitled to something and should seek advice.

Warning though, it is a stressful expensive process if the other party does not co-operate. I have weeks when I think it would have been better to walk away and start again. Currently at three and a half years and waiting for final hearing.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.