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Hi,
Would my ex be entitled to any of my pension even though we were never married or in a civil partnership?
I'm pretty sure not - that's one of the protections afforded by marriage etc, but worth checking with the CAB on this.
I couldn't find any rules regarding this other than a few webpages that state that you need to be married or in a civil partnership for the other person to be entitled to your pension if you split up. I believe the rules on the continent have changed regarding this and I was wondering if the UK was the same. Over in Germany your ex would be entitled to a part of your pension, even if you weren't married.
To my understanding your ex would not be entitled to your pension unless married but worth goiing to CAB or getting legal advice.
Im in the same situation and am advised that she cannot go after my pension although if your drawing it and paying CSA then it would be classed as income.
I guess any lump sum may be as well.
Regards,
Dave
...for the purposes of the CSA I think a lump sum would be safe as long as it doesn't exceed £65000.
Got this T shirt - NO. Unless she can argue in court that you saved into a pension whilst her income paid for family needs.
In mediation simply refuse to mention it or define the sum in the fund for financial disclosure. If you list it in your Mediation MOU then that can become a binding contract with terms & info that can be read in court. Then it can be argued against.
A court could force you to disclose but generally they will only look at pensions if your not that many years from retirement.
I suspect European law will arrive here soon on this & that will all change.
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