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.
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 Teachers' Pension Plan. As a limited member, they are entitled to a pension.
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.
External links for information for lawyers
Read the BC Law Institute's Questions and Answers about pension and division
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