Posted August 24th, 2012
My attention was drawn to an interesting Twitter debate recently with regard to 0% pension sharing orders. The premise being that this prevents any further comeback on maintenance variation by way of pension income.
My concern here is that this is heresay, however, it is possible for a 1% pension sharing order to be completed which would dispel any future claim on the pension. It should be noted that you cannot have a pension sharing order on a pension that already has a pension sharing order on it.
Practically though, how would a 1% transfer value work, and it also should be noted that the costs might outweigh any benefits. However, it could be argued that this is a reasonably innovative way of dealing with pension sharing.
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Posted March 19th, 2010
The prescribed method of valuing a pension for divorce purposes, whether the pension rights are to be subject to pension offsetting, pension attachment or pension sharing is the Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV).
The CETV is the capital value of the pension rights as calculated by the scheme actuary or the pension provider. This valuation method is used where the pension is being accrued or is not yet in payment.
Where the pension is actually in payment, a different valuation basis needs to be used. This is the cash equivalent of benefit (CEB) calculation and it does give a capital value which can be shared, offset or earmarked. If you google the Martin-Dye v. Martin-Dye judgement you can find more information out on this valuation basis.
Neither calculation (CETV or CEB) is subject to standard actuarial methods and each defined benefit scheme will use a different valuation basis.
I cannot emphasis how important understanding this aspect of pensions and divorce is to maximising your settlement. Scrutinise the value to decide whether it represents fair value.
If you need further assistance with your CETV or CEB feel free to contact me for a confidential chat.
phil@thedivorceifa.co.uk or 0800 092 1229
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