Cheers AndyK, so from that and what i understand her CETV may be for example 50k less than mine ( main reason i understand is because my Armed forces pension kicks in at 60 and her pensions kick in at 67 (first one at 60) and that the CETVs use the 80 year life expectancy mark, hence for me 20 years for her 13 years... So bottom line, dont pay 26k to save my pension, at worst agree on a PSO at bby Craig638 - UK Divorce Forum
Again thanks, we both now earn very similar salaries, all in all there is a very equal footing across the board, but as you pointed out it makes sense to retain the capital and potentially take the slight hit on my MOD pension if that is the case...by Craig638 - UK Divorce Forum
Hi David, Than you for the response and would like to add having read many posts on here that I commend the fact that you take time to respond to most if not all posts, providing frank responses to individuals. Interestingly I looked at her NHS CETV this afternoon in detail. As mentioned above they provide the CETV for each, however I noted that within each forecast there is a breakdown as sby Craig638 - UK Divorce Forum
Currently going through the pleasures of divorce after 30 years of marriage. We have a home with no mortgage left to pay (wanted divorce as soon as I paid the last 80K off), no savings and both children over 20. My ex is a NHS Grade 6 nurse with 7.5 years service and has 2 years of reserved pension from the late 80’s, she is 53 this year. I am 52 this year and have a half military pension presby Craig638 - UK Divorce Forum