Pensions

The division of assets on the breakdown of a marriage can be very difficult, as the funds which once comfortably managed to support one family unit, now have to support two.  This can often leave families stretched when two separate units are taken into consideration.

While many assets can be taken into account, one which a client often worries about is their pension interests.  A pension can, collectively, be the highest valued asset that someone will own in their lifetime.  As such, careful consideration must be given to what extent a pension can be regarded as matrimonial property for divorce and […]