Pensions and marital breakdowns: information for lawyers

Lawyers are often asked to advise clients about dividing a pension benefit between a plan member and a former spouse. Learn more about the information and documents we need to administer a pension following a relationship breakdown.

1. A checklist of what you need to do

3. Estimate the value of the plan member’s pension

5. Submit proof-of-age documents

7. Review of documents

2. Submit authorization to release information

4. Draft and submit a separation agreement for pension division

6. Submit other applicable forms

8. Questions? Contact us

Please contact us if you have questions:

If the plan member has not started receiving a pension, contact WorkSafeBC Total Rewards
If the plan member is receiving a pension, contact the WorkSafeBC Pension Plan

Review of documents