father in law died divorced from wife son told that pension died with him
2007-02-28 07:38:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I think that it depends on the pension. Even the good ones normally only pay-out half to spouse. When you consider how much we all pay in, it's pretty poor isn't it.
So, where your pension is concerned, make sure that you vote with your feet, invest for yourself in the one that does, or invest in property, shares, old cars, stamps, gold.....etc etc, anything that you CAN leave for loved ones if the worst happens yet will still help you enjoy your retirement. Basically, invest for yourself, so that YOU keep control!
2007-02-28 07:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very well could have. Depends on what the company offers by way of a pension. Some offer a reduced pension to a widow, very few offer a pension to a divorced widow.
With my job I have to be married to my wife during 10 years of employment then she will always be entitled to 50% of what my pension is whether I am dead or alive.
2007-02-28 15:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by e.sillery 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it dies with him in the UK in these circumstance. I have this with my ex wife. Upon divorce we had to sign to say we could not claim off each others pension. If the man has died why does his ex want his pension if she did not want him when he was alive....This is appalling. The woman wants her cake and also to eat it.
2007-02-28 16:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Closed Down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the pension and how it was written up. I am going to get my ex pension when he dies , per the divorce decree. Get a lawyer and see what you can find out.
2007-02-28 15:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by springer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, every pension plan is different, but there should be some paperwork somewhere that gives the details of the retirement plan you father in law had. Look for that and you will find your answers.
2007-02-28 15:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, depends on the kind of pension he had. some pensions do pay the surviving spouse a portion of the pension.
2007-02-28 15:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by Iqbal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to a state pension then yes.
2007-02-28 16:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is true. Pension payments stop upon death (unless he was married and elected for reduced payments to continue to wife). The children do not continue to collect.
2007-02-28 15:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Harry Taco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was a private pension then it can usually be left to someone, and forms part of the deceased person's estate.
i would suggest seeking some professional advice. most high street solicitors offer a free first consultation. use the community legal services website to find a local solicitor who deals with wills and probate http://www.clsdirect.org.uk/index.jsp
2007-02-28 15:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by just trying to make a difference 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know. You need to read the provisions of the pension.
2007-02-28 15:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋