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10 May 12 #329766 by pooh03
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My soon to be ex and I are trying to agree our financial arrangements without mediation or going to court - quite a challenge!! His solicitor has said that even though we have agreed not to pursue each others pensions, we still need to get a cash equivalent value to put on our agreement to go into court. This seems pointless and a waste of money as we will have to pay for the valuations - does anyone know if it''s true?
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10 May 12 #329796 by MrsMathsisfun
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What type of pensions are they?

If they are both final salary schemes then you are entitled to a statement of benefits or CETV once a year free of charge.

Dont think money purchase schemes charge for CETV''s.

If there was a disagreement about pensions then you might involve a actuary which is expensive.

Think a judge would throw out a Consent Order without a cetv''s because it could be considered unfair.

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