Divorce and Pension Sharing
For many people, pension rights are one of their most important assets, and Pension Sharing may be a feature of divorce settlements.
Since December 2000 the NHS Pension Scheme, in line with all other pension schemes, has arrangements for 'Pension sharing' on divorce. These arrangements also apply to the New NHS Pension Scheme.
From 5 December 2005 civil partnership couples have the same rights as married couples on the dissolution of the civil partnership.
Information about Pension sharing can be found in our booklet Pension Sharing orders which can be found in the library.
The booklet gives general information about these provisions and is only a general guide. It is not a full statement of the law which governs the Scheme, and members are advised to take appropriate legal advice.
If you are divorcing or ending a civil partnership you will need the following guidance and forms, which can be found it in the library: