What is a pension sharing order in divorce?
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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.
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Without an order, pensions usually stay with the member after divorce.
Independent financial advice helps compare sharing vs offsetting.
See divorce finances guide.
Primary source: gov.uk/money-property-when-relationship-ends
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