Pensions on Divorce - what should you do?

Many couples leave their pensions out when they decide how to divide their money and property as part of a divorce – and this can be a huge mistake. Sometimes people feel that because the pension is only in the name of the person who built it up, to share it would be ‘unfair’. But it is more often unfair not to share it. 

Watch this short video to see why you need to include your pensions when you divide money and property as part of a divorce, and what steps you should take. 

Below the film you can see our top five tips on what on what to do about pensions when you get divorced.

This information applies to England and Wales

Last updated: May 2024