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Lighty1206
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12 Aug 19 #509040 by Lighty1206

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Hi, I am a little confused is there anybody with legal knowledge regarding pension rights.
Pension is the biggest asset in the pot I am the petitioner I am concerned that if my spouse applies for Decree Absolute I will not be entitled to a share of his pension.

We are at a stalemate. I can apply for absolute in 4 weeks do I go ahead as financials are not sorted. what is the advantages and disadvantages of proceeding with absolute at this stage

Thanking you in advance

WYSPECIAL
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12 Aug 19 #509042 by WYSPECIAL

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You'd still be entitled to a share of the pension.

The reason some people delay is that as soon as the absolute is pronounced the marriage is ended and you are no longer a spouse, If your ex were to die between absolute and sorting the finances then you wouldn't get widow(er)s pension.

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