What happens if I get divorced?
Every time your personal circumstances change you must complete a new Notice of Wish form. This is to give the Trustees a guide when distributing any death Lump sum benefits.
You should consult a solicitor for full details. However, brief details of the ways divorce can affect your pension are provided in the following leaflets:
a) Pensions
and Divorce
b) Pensions
Earmarking
c) Pensions
Sharing
The BA Schemes also offer the facility to nominate Adult Survivor's pensions to an ex-spouse after Divorce. For more information, look at the 'Surviving Dependant Registration Form'
Your husband or wife will continue to automatically qualify for any Adult Survivor's pension from the Scheme until or unless the marriage is legally dissolved.
Please note: The information provided is relevant only for divorces under UK law. Pension Sharing is only available for divorce proceedings which commenced after 1st December 2000.