Pensions and marital breakdowns: information for lawyers

Lawyers are often asked to advise clients about dividing a pension benefit between a plan member and a former spouse. Learn more about the information and documents we need to administer a pension following a relationship breakdown.

1. A checklist of what you need to do

3. Estimate the value of the plan member’s pension

5. Submit proof-of-age documents

7. Review of documents

2. Submit authorization to release information

4. Draft and submit a separation agreement for pension division

6. Submit other applicable forms

8. Questions? Contact us

Review of documents

Once all documents have been completed and submitted to the plan, the former spouse will be notified that they are a limited member of BC's Public Service Pension Plan. As a limited member, they are entitled to a pension benefit.

If the plan administrator is not able to administer the pension division or requires clarification, a letter will be sent seeking clarification or stating the sections of the separation agreement or court order that could not be administered.