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Pension Fairness Check

A pension is not a pot of money. It is a contractual promise of future income, often paid for life. This quick check helps you understand how a pension fits into your divorce — focusing on timing and structure, not valuation.

You don't need exact numbers. Estimates are fine. This tool focuses on timing and structure — not valuation.
Question 1 of 12

Is there a pension connected to this marriage?

Question 2 of 12

What year did you get married?

Estimate is fine

Question 3 of 12

About what year did the pension participant begin working for the employer?

Estimate is fine

Question 4 of 12

Is the pension participant still working for that employer?

Question 5 of 12

Who currently has access to pension information or plan statements?

Question 6 of 12

Are you relying on your spouse's explanation of how the pension works?

Question 7 of 12

Is the pension vested?

Question 8 of 12

Is the pension already paying income?

Question 9 of 12

Does the pension offer survivor benefits?

Question 10 of 12

Do future payments depend on elections made by the participant spouse?

Question 11 of 12

If the participant spouse dies before retirement, could payments be reduced or lost?

Question 12 of 12

Which statement feels most true right now?

Preparing your pension summary...