Money Talks: I'm going through a divorce, how can I protect my pension?

With the appropriate professional legal and financial advice, you will hopefully achieve independent financial stability as soon as possible, writes Carol Brick

Money Matters: The legal division of wealth during the whole divorce process can bring about so much additional stress at an already very painful difficult time. Try your best not to worry.

I am in the throes of a messy divorce, and I have just learnt that the pension scheme I have worked so hard to fund all my working life is to be hit with a “pension adjustment order”. What exactly is this and is there any way to avoid it as my pension is my only main asset?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. The legal division of wealth during the whole divorce process can bring about so much additional stress at an already very painful difficult time. Try your best not to worry because with the appropriate professional legal and financial advice, you will hopefully achieve independent financial stability as soon as possible and happily move on to the next chapter of your life.