5 Key Reasons

1. Asset size: Pensions in aggregate often rank amongst the top two most valuable assets on divorce. Their sheer size makes seeking expert assessments both important and cost effective.                                                                                                                                     

2. Information: A high proportion of clients only have a vague idea of what pensions they have, let alone how to structure pensions settlements. A pensions expert gathers all this information before making an assessment.                                                                               

3. Calculations: Pensions are anything but simple. Make sure you have somebody who can see under the bonnet of the case as well as solve the maths correctly.                                    

4. Know your options: Clients rarely have a good idea of what their options are. Ensure that you have a clear picture of what your potential next steps are. See the Settlement Options tab.                                                                                                                                             

5. ​Requirements: Expert Witness reports are a requirement in many instances, and recent work by the Pensions Advisory Group is likely to reinforce this message.