Problematic Pensions

Divorce can cause havoc on pension proceedings; Denise Woodward, family law expert advises on how to achieve a fair result

For many people, the pension fund is the largest asset after the matrimonial home. On divorce or at the end of a civil partnership, unless a ‘pension sharing order’ is made then the benefits will usually be lost to one party, most commonly wives who have been the homemaker. It’s important to note that when dealing with the division of financial assets, the Court has no bias in favour of the ‘money earner’ against the ‘homemaker’.