When a couple get divorced, the court has the power to rearrange their pension provision. This can be done by way of a pension sharing order. The court orders the trustees of the pension scheme to take a percentage of the transfer value of the pension and give it to the other spouse.
What happens next depends on the rules of the pension scheme. Some schemes require the receiving spouse to become a member of that scheme, so that they have a pension of their own within the same scheme. Other schemes require the receiving spouse to transfer their share out into another scheme. Some schemes give the receiving spouse a choice between the two.
Every week, usually on a Monday, I post my movements for the coming week - when I'm in the office and when I'm out, for example at court. At the same time I post a short article on a word or expression that may crop up during a separation or divorce case. Sometimes I comment on a topical legal issue.
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Miln MacLeod Solicitors is the practice name of Rory Miln, a solicitor of England and Wales recognised as a sole practitioner, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The practice's SRA number is 535105. The SRA’s rules can be found (in English) on their website at http://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/code-of-conduct.page
Every week, usually on a Monday, I post my movements for the coming week - when I'm in the office and when I'm out, for example at court. At the same time I post a short article on a word or expression that may crop up during a separation or divorce case. Sometimes I comment on a topical legal issue.
I'm always glad of feedback - any comments on my blog entries are welcome - just send me an email.
