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

Questions? Contact us

Please contact BC's Teachers' Pension Plan if you have questions.

Review of documents

Divorce and separation

Claim an interest in your former spouse’s pension

Divide your pension

Apply to become a limited member

Pensions and marital breakdowns: information for lawyers

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External links for information for lawyers

Find an independent actuary

Read the BC Law Institute's Questions and Answers about pension and division

BC's Family Law Act

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