Proposed reform to divorce and separation will bring pensions into greater focus

Lawyers say clarity needed on cohabitation and sharing of future pension benefits

Alex Levy
clock • 6 min read
Pictured left to right: Top row: Royal London's Clare Moffat; Sackers' Dan Traynor. Bottom row: Fieldfisher's David Gallagher; People's Pension's Angela Staral.
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Pictured left to right: Top row: Royal London's Clare Moffat; Sackers' Dan Traynor. Bottom row: Fieldfisher's David Gallagher; People's Pension's Angela Staral.

Government proposals to reform financial remedies on divorce and separation will raise awareness of pensions, but greater clarity is needed in addressing the pension rights of cohabitants, lawyers say.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation – A fairer end to relationships, which closes today (14 August) – also sought views on a new statutory framework of rights and responsibilities for eligib...

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