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Discuss divorce related pension issues. Is the CETV valuation valid for final salary schemes? How much is a pension worth when you offset it against the house?

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Pension Finding My partner's ex who initiated proceedings to cease spousal maintenance is now claiming he has no occupational pension from the family firm that he worked at for ... 31 Jul 19, by alreid1612 Latest 03 Aug 19 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:7 :1189	Latest by WYSPECIAL 03 Aug 19
I have only received statements not CETV? Hi, I have exchanged Form E's several months ago...had FDA in June. FDR is due in Nov. The Respondent has only provided Annual Statements for h ... 31 Jul 19, by Parkliving Latest 03 Aug 19 by Parkliving	Replies:4 :613	Latest by Parkliving 03 Aug 19
Consent order I was divorced 19 years ago and my ex has suddenly decided that she wants to make a claim to my pension. I can’t remember if at the time of the divorce a cons ... 03 Aug 19, by Maxplanc Latest 03 Aug 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :527	Latest by hadenoughnow 03 Aug 19
Split in Pensions...what happens? Hi all, Im going through a divorce with my wife, I divorcing her for unreasonable behaviour. We have been married 17 years and she has never d ... 31 Jul 19, by BazJwill Latest 31 Jul 19 by Rickoshea	Replies:3 :679	Latest by Rickoshea 31 Jul 19
Defered Pension awarded at divorce I was awarded a pension share via court on divorce from ex husband who was in the fire Service. I had just stopped work due to cancer and was reliant on benefi ... 09 Jul 19, by Milojax13 Latest 30 Jul 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :535	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Jul 19
Thrashing out financial settlement hi ex has a sizable final salary pension which i believe can be difficult to get an accurate cetv value for also massive death in service benefits which also ne ... 29 Jul 19, by ruthyroo	Replies:0 :481
Final salary pension sharing Hi I'm just starting proceedings with a DIY divorce and solicitor for financial statement. Long marriage and 2 children at uni. My questio ... 21 Jul 19, by Nottoolate Latest 21 Jul 19 by Nottoolate	Replies:2 :750	Latest by Nottoolate 21 Jul 19
Protecting true pension value ? My husband is in line for a healthy pension pot in 4 years time (Police Supt) and has already tried to offer me a one-off lump sum (to not go through solicitors ... 13 Oct 18, by Mollydoll Latest 13 Jul 19 by Mollydoll 1 2	Replies:9 :1459	Latest by Mollydoll 13 Jul 19
New national guidance for pensions on divorce A new guide to the treatment of pensions on divorce has been published by the Pension Advisory Group (PAG). The report brings guidance to family judges ... 09 Jul 19, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :759
Questions asked by solicitor Morning Still trying to do a fair pension split i have now received my ex's second form E His solicitor is asking if i want to ask any questions abo ... 04 Jul 19, by fresh start Latest 07 Jul 19 by fresh start	Replies:4 :574	Latest by fresh start 07 Jul 19
Pension Sharing Order I'm looking at retiring and visited my Pension web site. The web site quotes 'unable to value as there is a pension sharing order' which leads me to believe thi ... 09 Jun 19, by Shiver Metimbers Latest 09 Jun 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :454	Latest by WYSPECIAL 09 Jun 19
Re:Next move Hi My ex has employed a new solicitor as he was unhappy with his last one I received a letter from them today stating We understand the only issue t ... 28 May 19, by fresh start Latest 28 May 19 by Cheesestring	Replies:2 :481	Latest by Cheesestring 28 May 19
Separation agreement and PSO? My ex wife and I arranged a separation agreement, 5-ish years ago and subsequently divorced. In the separation agreement, we agreed a fixed amount of my pension ... 22 May 19, by fairtradebananas Latest 24 May 19 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :549	Latest by rubytuesday 24 May 19
Pension, where to go? Hi, My other half and I are still married, 28 years, we've been separated for 9 years. OH moved to Scotland at that time, I'm still in England. Our c ... 30 Apr 19, by LisaW Latest 07 May 19 by LisaW 1 2	Replies:12 :1250	Latest by LisaW 07 May 19
advice I am age 62 4 years from retirement. Husband is 47. On Divorce is he lik ... 15 Apr 19, by fearful Latest 18 Apr 19 by Vigorate 1 2	Replies:7 :1124	Latest by Vigorate 18 Apr 19
Advice needed please! I have married for 38 years. My husband has asked for us to separate. 18 months ago he committed adultery with one of my friends and I told him to leave. He the ... 07 Apr 19, by Nikkinoo Latest 07 Apr 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :476	Latest by hadenoughnow 07 Apr 19
D81 statement of information Q7 Pension Valuation Hi Help Im trying to fill out D81 and question 7 asks for Additional State Pension Is this SERPS ? If not what is the Additional State Pension or where do I fin ... 02 Apr 19, by Clicon	Replies:0 :679
Police Pension vs Final Salary Pension Hi, Divorcing my ex - married for 13 years. He has a police pension, he's been in the force for 16 years. I have a final salary pension. ... 28 Mar 19, by happydaysahead Latest 28 Mar 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :788	Latest by WYSPECIAL 28 Mar 19
Re:Pension fully paid up before marriage My pension was already in payment before I met my wife.If all the pension was accumulated before marriage is it taken account of in a divorce settlement and is ... 24 Mar 19, by dlowry Latest 24 Mar 19 by Under60	Replies:3 :469	Latest by Under60 24 Mar 19
not sure what to do regarding house and pension together 21 years, co-habited 20 years, - married 13.5 years, - 2 children - 11 and 8 - i work part time approx £7k, with benefits £14K - husb ... 14 Mar 19, by Orangeone Latest 14 Mar 19 by Orangeone	Replies:2 :530	Latest by Orangeone 14 Mar 19
pension on ill health retirement - ancillary issue My decree Nisi was granted in June 2017 following a diff ... 12 Mar 19, by Ffanackapan	Replies:0 :406
Ring-fencing pension pot My ex refused to contribute to a pension for the whole of our 10 year marriage, despite earning a lot of money as a contractor. He has a money purchase scheme ... 07 Mar 19, by lancashirelass23 Latest 08 Mar 19 by lancashirelass23	Replies:2 :664	Latest by lancashirelass23 08 Mar 19
Ex refusing to sign pension paperwork or pay fee Hi all My parents have just divorced, aged 70! The court order states, amongst other things, that the 2 pensions are shared. This process has ... 26 Feb 19, by MiniEmma Latest 08 Mar 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:4 :1322	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Mar 19
Final Pension Sharing Six Years After PSO was made The basis of a 50/50 split on my pensions was carried out as as 58/42 split on my main pension, a final salary scheme on the basis that 58% of it as a share of ... 13 Nov 18, by Augustine Latest 05 Mar 19 by Augustine	Replies:2 :453	Latest by Augustine 05 Mar 19
Help with Pension Sharing order Hi all, It has been 7 years or more since my last post and 7 years since my divorce. As part of that 2011 divorce settlement my then wife was ... 03 Oct 18, by jammin35 Latest 02 Mar 19 by waynekerr	Replies:1 :417	Latest by waynekerr 02 Mar 19
trying to understand the actuarial report! stbx and I jointly have just had the pensions actuarial report. My solicitor was on leave last week so I haven't talked it through with her yet but I just keep ... 07 Oct 18, by Lollypoo Latest 28 Feb 19 by waynekerr	Replies:3 :689	Latest by waynekerr 28 Feb 19
assets and pensions confused Hi hope someone can help I am mid throws of divorce just trying to sort out the financial side i have a house [no mortgage ]worth 190.000 pension90. ... 26 Feb 19, by Mo77 Latest 28 Feb 19 by Rickoshea	Replies:3 :560	Latest by Rickoshea 28 Feb 19
What are the risks if I do nothing Hi, I've been separated for 5 years. I'm in rented accommodation with 2 children (14&9). Husband stayed in house, I was paid 15k (little equit ... 26 Feb 19, by Mollydoll Latest 27 Feb 19 by Mollydoll	Replies:2 :433	Latest by Mollydoll 27 Feb 19
Pension Sharing Report/Global payments Can anyone offer advice on the above please? during divorce solictor has suggested the above, Div amicable and currently drawing up a CO. Approx difference of ... 13 Feb 19, by fitznice Latest 14 Feb 19 by fitznice	Replies:2 :574	Latest by fitznice 14 Feb 19
Pension fully paid up before marriage I have 3 pensions which were all fully paid before I met my wife. We have now known each other for 12 years and have been married for 11 years. I am 76 and my w ... 13 Feb 19, by dlowry Latest 13 Feb 19 by dlowry	Replies:2 :426	Latest by dlowry 13 Feb 19
Pension & matrimonial home Hi, I'm currently going through a divorce and we are busy deciding next steps for the matrimonial home. I can qualify for a mortgage to cover the exisitng mort ... 12 Feb 19, by hawkswl Latest 13 Feb 19 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:9 :1065	Latest by WYSPECIAL 13 Feb 19
Pension Hi I thought my pension issues where sorted with my ex wife. she had been using a local solicitor who in my eyes not to bright. she's been after my pension ... 07 Feb 19, by blackbeltuk Latest 08 Feb 19 by blackbeltuk	Replies:2 :391	Latest by blackbeltuk 08 Feb 19
Hiding assets? I'm trying to gather figures to reach a financial settlement and have most of them but ex will not declare his Police (Superintendent) pension. I have a feelin ... 21 Jan 19, by Mollydoll Latest 28 Jan 19 by Mollydoll 1 2	Replies:9 :1137	Latest by Mollydoll 28 Jan 19
Public sector pensions changes Hi all, Just a quick question. I've heard that the public sector pensions are currently changing their rules on how they deal with court pension sharing ... 10 Jan 19, by ishouldbesolucky	Replies:0 :377
Mediation - Financial Proposal I am currently attending Mediation with my ex- husband and he has proposed a 80/20 split of marital home in my favour with him retaining all of his 150,000 pens ... 03 Jan 19, by MadameP Latest 05 Jan 19 by MadameP	Replies:4 :456	Latest by MadameP 05 Jan 19
Is this a periodical payment? Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me please? My Decree Absolute was granted in 2011 along with a Consent Order. At the time of my divorce, I ... 22 Dec 18, by PoyntonFlyer	Replies:0 :392
Pension query. Hi all, first post on here so be gentle I split ... 08 Dec 18, by StephP Latest 11 Dec 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:6 :525	Latest by hadenoughnow 11 Dec 18
Advice re police pension please Hi, I've been reading some of the other threads with interest. My husband of 23 years + 3 years cohabiting has asked for a divorce. I am 53. W ... 14 Nov 18, by ITriedRealHard Latest 15 Nov 18 by ITriedRealHard	Replies:2 :445	Latest by ITriedRealHard 15 Nov 18
Pension accrued between separation and divorce? Hi, I wonder if anyone has any idea how the pension will be split when there was a long period between separation and divorce, the divorce came through last mon ... 02 Nov 18, by dandalion Latest 06 Nov 18 by .Charles	Replies:3 :479	Latest by .Charles 06 Nov 18
Pension share Hello, recently going through this divorce stuff and we have agreed a financial agreement, however my wife went to a solicitors to discuss further and start a f ... 30 Oct 18, by Scotty281 Latest 02 Nov 18 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :450	Latest by WYSPECIAL 02 Nov 18

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