Divorce and your pension

 

 
In the event of divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership you may be asked to provide details of your LGPS pension.

What information will I need?

You will need specific information about your LGPS benefits as part of the proceedings for a divorce or dissolution.

Earmarking Orders

If the Court makes an Earmarking Order, some of your LGPS benefits are earmarked for your ex-spouse or ex-civil partner.

What happens to my pension?

If you get divorced or dissolve a civil partnership, the Court will take the value of your pension into account.

Death benefits after a divorce

Your ex-spouse or civil partner will no longer be entitled to a partner’s pension if you die before them.

Pension Sharing Orders

If the Court issues a pension sharing order, a percentage of your LGPS benefits are affected.

Contact Us

Merseyside Pension Fund
Castle Chambers
43 Castle Street
Liverpool
L2 9SH

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Sending us documents

We prefer to receive documents via our secure member portal, MyPension.
However, you can email good quality digital copies of documents to the email address below. We are not responsible for returning originals.
 

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