# What is a pension sharing order in divorce?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

A court order transferring a percentage of one spouse's pension rights to the other on divorce — creating a separate pension pot for the receiving spouse. Alternative to offsetting against other assets.

Without an order, pensions usually stay with the member after divorce.

Independent financial advice helps compare sharing vs offsetting.

See divorce finances guide.

## Related

- [Divorce finances guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk/family-life/divorce-finances-guide/)
- [Pension death benefits](https://moneyguide.org.uk/pensions/pension-death-benefits/)

## Primary source

gov.uk/money-property-when-relationship-ends

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Independent UK money guidance from [Money Guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk). Information only — not regulated financial advice.