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02 Apr 12 #321129 by sissyg1969
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Hi All
I wonder if anyone could help me (i hope so)
I was married to a soldier for nearly 19 years (still not divorced living apart) and he wont give a figure on his wage or his pension any ideas on how i can find this out, so i can then make a maintence claim and go to CSA. Because he has just cut our payments in half and i could now loose our rented accomadation.
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02 Apr 12 #321269 by cookie2
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File for divorce and apply to the court for Ancillary Relief. His form E will show all the details you need.

Members of the armed forces and emergency services tend to cling onto their pensions like a limpet. They generally have the mentality that their wages and especially their pensions, are their own ("I am the one risking my life for my country" etc). But in reality, they are no different than a pension or wage from any other employed person, and you will be entitled to a share just the same as if he were a burger flipper.

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02 Apr 12 #321274 by sissyg1969
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Yes I agree, and I got him where he is now and I gave up my army career for him so I think I''m entitled to at least half and I''m going for half.

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02 Apr 12 #321290 by asram
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Hi Sissy

Please see the attached document, hopefully this should help answer some of your questions or at least point you in the right direction...

www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/26A8E246-4EB4-4B...ipsMMP131Nov2011.pdf

You will have to go through the right channels via your solicitor but you will get there.

Take Care

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