What is a Pension and Why Does it Matter?
[2026] 2 FRJ 128. In the absence of a definition accepted by all in the family law sphere, do we fall into error in a strict categorisation of this complex asset category?
Pensions
Uncertain Futures in Pensions Enforcement – What happened to Blight v Brewster?
[2026] 2 FRJ 132. The remedy in Blight v Brewster has been partially overridden by the decision in Manolete Partners Plc v White. While the original remedy appears to remain in existence, it seems to be no longer an attractive method of enforcement.
The Reluctant Pension Credit Member
[2026] 1 FRJ 39. In the case of AP v TP [2025] EWFC 190 (B) a financial remedy order was made by consent, following an FDR, which included a pension sharing order in W’s favour. Difficulties began when W failed to provide the necessary information to permit the pension share to be implemented.
BS v HC [2026] EWFC 20 (B)
HHJ Hess. Final hearing in financial remedies proceedings. HHJ Hess dealt with questions of ‘matrimonialisation’ surrounding H’s pensions in light of the decision in Standish.
BS v HC [2026] EWFC 20 (B)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/20
The Challenges of Dealing with Overseas Pensions on Divorce
Pension rights that have been accrued in overseas territories by divorcing parties present a number of challenges for practitioners where proceedings take place within this jurisdiction. This article explores some of the pitfalls that might arise and the issues that practitioners need to consider.
In the first instance, our recommendation
Remediable Service Statements – What to Expect for ‘Immediate Choice’ Members
All of the public sector pension schemes are now further along the process of allowing for the McCloud judgment (public sector pensions remedy) for affected members (typically those with some pensionable service in the remedy period from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2022).
Some of the public sector pension