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Pension sharing

Hi, I am Claire. I am 57 years old and was born with x-linked hypophosphataemic rickets. I taught in secondary schools for over 20 years and until I had to have limb reconstruction surgery. I left teaching in 2013 and was awarded an ill health pension in 2019. At £1200, it was just about enough to live on. Following 33 years of marriage I divorced my husband who had become increasingly abusive. In Family Court my husband was awarded 42% of my pension in a pension sharing order. Leaving me with £750 per month to live on, whilst he works full time as an architect.
I have a change.org petition going to try to change the law for others who will find themselves in the same position. It is too late for me but we can prevent other disabled people losing their security.
I have a change.org petition going to try to change the law for others who will find themselves in the same position. It is too late for me but we can prevent other disabled people losing their security.
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I am sorry to hear your issues and really feel for you
My situation is bit different but seems the whole divorce and financial situation needs review
My husband left me after he committed adultery for 3 years I want to divorce him but it is the person who files for divorce that pays the cost and I dont see why I should pay for his betrayal
It's all unfair
Welcome to the community, thanks for introducing yourself and I'm sorry to hear about what you've been through.
You mentioned your husband had become increasingly abusive, I'm sorry to hear this and I'm glad you're separated from him now. Was the abuse reported and dealt with at the time?
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I know enough legal info to get me by and that he wont contest the divorce he has no defence as he has fathered 2 children with her so cant deny anything
As others have said try see if there are any benefits you can claim