Can the State Pension be split on divorce?

The flat-rate new State Pension cannot be shared on divorce. A pension sharing order can share Additional State Pension or the protected payment. The ex-partner receives an extra payment, and the State Pension of the person ordered to share is reduced.

What can and cannot be shared

To value it for a divorce, each of you completes form BR20NSP from gov.uk.

The flat-rate State Pension stays with the person who earned it. Only the older additional parts can be shared.

Related questions

Will my ex get half my State Pension?

Not the flat-rate amount, which cannot be shared. Only Additional State Pension or the protected payment can be.

How do I find out what my State Pension is worth for a divorce?

Each of you completes form BR20NSP, the application for a State Pension statement on divorce or dissolution.

Where this fits

The State Pension sets the floor the rest of the settlement builds on.

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