A separation can impact your finances and even your retirement. It is particularly important to be well informed on the options available regarding the partition of accrued benefits, because everything depends on the type of pension plan and the type of union. If you are parents, and are receiving Family Allowance, it is important that each parent update his or her file for the financial assistance received to be adjusted based on his or her new conjugal situation.
In an effort to simplify the way you find information and the steps to take, we have grouped all the key information under the Union and Separation tab, at the top of our website's homepage. You will also find information in the What is the Impact of a Separation on Your Retirement? article of our "From your first paycheck to retirement" online course and in the De facto spouses: do not leave your retirement to chance after a break-up article.