16: Pensions on Divorce: What You Need To Know Before Splitting Assets

Divorce can be one of life’s biggest upheavals—and amidst the chaos of splitting homes and navigating legal documents, pensions often fall to the bottom of the list. But they shouldn’t.In this episode of Retire Well with Wealth Advice, Joe and Matthew break down what really happens to pensions during a divorce. From pension sharing orders and offsetting, to why earmarking might be best avoided, we cover:🔹 The three main pension options during divorce🔹 How to fairly value pensions (and avoid costly mistakes)🔹 The role of solicitors, POD reports, and financial advisers🔹 What happens to pension benefits and nominations post-divorce🔹 Real-world scenarios and cautionary tales from experienceWhether you’re going through a divorce, advising someone who is, or just want to understand how pensions fit into life’s biggest transitions—this one’s for you.📅 New episodes every Tuesday💬 Drop your questions in the comments👍 Like & Subscribe for more practical retirement insights#Pensions #Divorce #FinancialPlanning #RetirementAdvice #WealthAdvice #MoneyMatters #PensionSharing #Offsetting--TALK TO USCall us: 0191 384 1008Email us: [email protected]: www.wealthofadvice.co.uk--SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERhttps://www.wealthofadvice.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up---Wealth of Advice are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 563909. Past performance is no guide to future returns. Your investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you originally invested. This video is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice.