How are Pensions Divided After a Divorce?

Pensions can be great to allow people to retire. But, they can cause a lot of stress in divorce. People who work in the public service, such a First Responders, health care workers, and other government employees often have pensions as part of their compensation. Although, many do not realize how valuable the pension is until they retire, or until they divorce and substantial value of the pension becomes something to be divided with the ex.

In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains the often misunderstood Family Law concepts of when pensions are divided in separation and divorce, how to go about doing so, and the options separating spouses have when dealing with pensions at the end of a marriage.

If you found this episode helpful or interesting, check out the following episodes :
44 - Can You Be Better Off Financially if You Divorce?
40 - How to Keep Your Money in Separation and Divorce
29 - Common Law Separation and Property Division
25 - Family Law for First Responders
9 - How is Property Divided After a Marriage in Ontario?


The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is available as a $9.99 Kindle eBook, Kobo eBook, or iBook for your iPad or iPhone and as a a paperback from Amazon and better bookstores. Anyone who has to deal with issues related to separation or divorce, the financial considerations in those circumstances or parenting concerns should rely on both this podcast and the book for easy-to-understand information and advice about how the law applies to their case and what are the best ways to address their concerns. The book also covers all the other related family law issues, such as child support, spousal support, property division and restraining orders.

The book is available here: http://www.schumanlaw.ca/get-your-copy-now-and-get.html

Видео How are Pensions Divided After a Divorce? канала John P. Schuman, Child and Family Law