NHS pensions

Rubydoos2

Hi just seeing if anyone has any information on pension sharing orders ? -When I was divorced from my ex i obtained a pension sharing order for percentage of his NHS pension .I am now looking to retire myself can i obtained his pension as a lump sum or as per monthly payments -also from what age ?  

GunJack

You should have had paperwork from the Order which laid out the terms of it...e.g. have you been made a member of the NHS scheme? Did they transfer a lump sum to a pension in your name? The Order should have clarified all this. If you have no detail, contact NHS Pensions if you get no joy from your solicitor.

Brie

I would go ahead and contact NHS pensions before you spend money on your solicitor.  But you should have the paperwork somewhere hopefully which would tell you.  

I suspect it will be a case of a monthly amount if it's in the NHS pension but likely could be reduced if you took the 25% tax free lump sum.  You wouldn't be able to simply withdraw the whole amount in one go other than to possibly move it to another scheme of some sort.  

TARDIS

You will be a pension credit member of the NHS pension scheme. When you can take it and whether as a lump sum depends on the amount and which of the 3 pension schemes your ex was in amongst other things.

This fact sheet explains further but you need to contact the nhs pension scheme directly to confirm your individual situation and options: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2018-11/Pension%20Sharing%20on%20Divorce%20or%20Dissolution%20-%20Registered%20Civil%20Partnership%20%2810.2018%29%20V4.pdf