Pension Sharing Order Solicitors

What is a Pension Sharing Order?

A Pension Sharing Order is a court order made during divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership that splits one person’s pension benefits and transfers an agreed percentage to the other person. That transferred share becomes a separate pension entitlement for the receiving party (known as a pension credit), meaning each of you will have your own pension provision moving forward, rather than remaining financially linked through retirement.

In practical terms, a Pension Sharing Order is usually used to achieve a cleaner, more balanced outcome, particularly where one party has built up significantly more pension savings during the relationship. Once the court makes the order, the pension scheme must implement it in line with its rules, and the receiving party’s share is either kept within the same scheme (internal share) or transferred into another arrangement (external share), depending on the type of pension.

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I had an excellent experience with this solicitor from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and always kept me informed throughout the process. Any questions I had were answered promptly, and they made what was a stressful situation much easier to deal with. I felt supported every step of the way, and their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best outcome really stood out. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy legal advice or representstion. Even after the case stephen checked in with me to check i was ok as he could see how much stress i had been put under and how it all affected me. Hes the best and cares about his clients.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Clare contacted me very quickly following an email enquiry, She was very sympathetic regarding my circumstances and took her time when explaining the divorce process. I was extremely grateful for Clare's time and the advice given.  I would definitely recommend Clare.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Stephen Pinnington helped me get through the toughest time in my life so far.
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Contact Our Pension Sharing Order Solicitors

A Pension Sharing Order is only as strong as the detail behind it, if the order isn’t drafted properly or the scheme can’t implement it smoothly, it can lead to delays, additional cost and real uncertainty about your retirement position. At Pinnington Law, we’re trusted for technical excellence in family law and financial remedy work, and we regularly help clients secure Pension Sharing Orders that are clear, workable and built to stand up in practice.

We’ll guide you through the full process: obtaining and interpreting pension valuations, advising on a fair percentage share within the wider settlement, and ensuring the order is prepared, submitted and implemented correctly by the pension provider within the required timescales.

Our financial settlement solicitors support clients from our offices in Swinton and Nelson, and we regularly assist individuals and families across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, including Salford, Stockport, Rochdale, Oldham and Burnley. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact who keeps you updated, explains technical pension issues in plain English, and takes a calm, strategic approach, whether you’re reaching agreement through negotiation or mediation, or need the court’s involvement to achieve a binding outcome.

Wherever you are in England and Wales, we offer trusted, straightforward advice at competitive regional rates, helping you secure a pension settlement you can rely on as you move forward.

To speak with one of our specialist Pension Sharing Order solicitors, call 0161 938 7006 or complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.