Confused about pensions and divorce

mangotracy

Hi, This is probably a legal question, but any advice appreciated. The solicitors seem a bit unsure.

My boyfriend has been legally separated from his wife for 10 years. She wants a divorce. However, her solicitor says that my boyfriend has to pay 20,000 to his wife on divorce for her to waive pension rights in the future.

He just took out a new pension a year ago.

They divided pensions on the separation agreement, he bought her a house outright (remortgaged) and is now struggling to make ends meet (negative equity, mortgage and outgoings more than incomings) - he doesn't have that money.

What to do? We have a child together and I don't really want to end up with a tiny proportion of his pension.

Jamaican Me Crazy

I don't want to give incorrect advice here but he needs to find a better solicitor. A family law specialist.
Her claiming such a large amount is outrageous, there is no way that would be allowed. I waived rights to my ex husbands pension during the separation and I didn't get any money from him for anything.

They are possibly just fishing to see if he agrees to it. Some greedy solicitors will chance nonsense like this. Get in touch with a solicitor who knows more about pensions.

Pat Mustard

mangotracy wrote: »

They divided pensions on the separation agreement

Separation agreements can't deal with pensions. Only courts can do that. The man needs competent, professional legal advice. If he can't pay for it, he should see if he is eligible for civil legal aid.

Legal advice is not allowed here.

This thread is now closed.