Army pension in divorce. Can anyone help?

I don't know what you mean by "your age".

When was your separation/divorce and what was negotiated at the time?

I'm divorced and negotiated a "clean break", which means that neither of us has any claim on each other's pension. My partner is going through a divorce at the moment. His separation agreement stated that income must be equalised when he retires ( he hasn't yet). That means that both pensions are taken into account and halved. There can be no argument about that. So it all depends what was agreed when you divorced.

This is nothing to do with any solicitor not wanting your business.

V3ra. I would happily throw my pension into the pot. His State pension is almost twice that of my State Pension. His Army pension is nearly 3 times his State pension. Little wonder that solicitor did not want my business. It was indicated that I could have passed over well before Court ruling.

Thank you to all for your advice. I had learned that Courts would start at 50/50 at Nisi stage. It was 30 minute free advice from solicitor who told me, at my age, the costs would be excessive and not worth proceeding because other half could protract matters somewhat to hang on to his pension. I am guessing there was no money in it for the solicitor. (Q. What other animal has thick skin, and charges a lot...? A. Solicitors). I note Baroness Shackleton (yes, that one) has recently publicly stated that laws need to change as this is how she, and other family lawyers, make their fortunes in protracted cases. I am thinking of mailing her and asking if she offers 30 minutes. I heard on news this morning that MoD are a law unto themselves. Who knew ?(sarcasm). I asked my local MP to get a table motioned in Parliament regarding an equal pension right - but he backed off when presented with a lengthy, forceful letter from MoD. I am reluctant to contact Army charities - so many others in the Army need their help in worse matters. I will work it out somehow.

(PS most solicitors give 30 mins free intital advice)

Free 30mins advice?
www.armedforcesdivorce.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQxRs1msGbd0QrlMN5b1dEVNK9VYm6WvpVIShjFVOrnk5GJo08W6HmBoCHEAQAvD_BwE%3Fgclid%3DCjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQxRs1msGbd0QrlMN5b1dEVNK9VYm6WvpVIShjFVOrnk5GJo08W6HmBoCHEAQAvD_BwE

It depends what was in your separation/divorce agreement. You're not entitled to anything automatically. You need to see a solicitor.

A good solicitor is what you needed. It seems quite wrong.
It’s a few years since I’ve been divorced and I don’t know how Army Pensions work. My ‘settlement’ included the family home and monthly alimony, which did not come directly from the NHS, but from his income . He kept the Surgery.
Callistemon has given you some good information. You probably could appeal - good luck Toula

cross post!

dont know if it help i am in the states but for things like that you call local base /a national number if posssible
and some times online to apply / you get every thing to
gether his service numbers and thngs like that

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to get someone to help i was in thatboat too

Toula You have not been well advised.

Contact the Armed Services Veterans Welfare Services for advice. They may be able to advise you on your legal position.
www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-welfare-service

If not, the Royal British Legion will have Welfare Officers who may be able to help.
www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/physical-and-mental-wellbeing/crisis-support#:~:text=Call%20us%20on%200808%20802,from%208am%2D8pm%20every%20day.

www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/922627/AFPS_Divorce_guidance_13Feb20.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjb-Y-nm9r-AhXJMMAKHayWCMcQFnoECDgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1G0e-Zro6fIL8-gspba1L2

Did you use a solicitor during your divorce, and if so weren't both your pensions taken into account during the settlement?

From what I have been told you would have been entitled to half his pension accrued during the years you were married.
He would have been entitled to half of yours in the same way.
Or did you each just keep your own?

I'm sorry if you were badly advised and are at a disadvantage now Toula 😕