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Final stage of divorce husband has taken out 25% of his pension. Am I entitled to any of it? LocalSolicitors.com

I'm in the final stage of my divorce and my husband has taken out 25% of his pension. Am I entitled to any of it?

Thank you for your enquiry. I am afraid we will not be able to offer any proper advice without sight of the Order(s) and dates of such orders or hearing dates. It appears you may not have received the Notice of Hearing (was this in 2015 ?). It may be prudent to get in touch with a solicitor in your area to assist in your matter - to advise and discuss your options once they have had the oportunity to look at all the requisite paperwork.

Kind regards,

OTS Solicitors

Parent never knew about Hearing.  Never received the Summons.  The Hearing went ahead.  How can this be deemed as a Legal Hearing?



More detailed information will have to be gathered before any advice can be imparted but in general, grandparents in the UK unfortunately, do not have automatic legal rights to apply for a Child Arrangements Order/Contact Order to see their grandchildren when their parents break-up. This is because grandparents do not have parental responsibility for the child.



However, grandparents who have been used to having a close relationship to the child may apply to the court for a Contact Order in the event no agreement can be established. The following criteria must be met in order for the court to consider any application : 



 * There is a positive motive for the application and it is in the best interests for the child 
 * There is no risk of harm to the child’s wellbeing and welfare 
 * There is benefit to the child having contact with their extended families; to promote or maintain a good and lasting relationship



The parents of the child must agree to the application; failing that a court hearing will be necessary, although the desired or preferred option is to avoid court proceedings – for parties to endeavour reaching an amicable solution or contact arrangements which is advantageous to both the grandchild and grandparent.



We invite you to get in touch with OTS Solicitors on 0203 9599 123 to see how we can assist further.

Child Arrangement Order - How can Grandparents obtain one without either of the parents being brought to Court?

I'm in the final stage of my divorce and my husband has taken out 25% of his pension. Am I entitled to any of it?

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