Forms regarding a separation
Retraite Québec
offers forms to complete, which must be
sent to the plan administrator, not to Retraite Québec, in order to make the steps taken by couples
that are separating regarding the partition of benefits accrued under a
voluntary retirement savings plan (VRSP) or a
supplemental pension plan in the private, municipal or university sectors easier.
| Situation of the spouses | Form offered | Benefits evaluation date |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Statement of Benefits in the Course of Family Mediation (RCR‑135) | Date of the end of the conjugal relationship |
| Application for an Optional Statement of Benefits (RCR‑136) (The administrator is not required to provide the statement.) | Date of the end of the conjugal relationship |
| Application for a Statement of Benefits Following Institution of the Action (RCR-137) | Date of institution of the action |
| Application
for a Statement of Benefits in the Course of a Dissolution of a Civil Union Before a Notary | Fixed date to determine the net value of the family patrimony |
| Former de facto spouses | Application for a Statement of Benefits for Former De Facto Spouses (RCR‑138) | Date of the end of the conjugal relationship |
The plan administrator can charge a fee for producing Statement. The fee varies depending on the type of plan or application. The fees are subject to a maximum, except for the RCR-136 form. For example, for a defined-benefit plan, the fee required for the production of a Statement cannot exceed $250, of which each spouse must pay $125. For a defined-contribution plan or a VRSP, the fees cannot exceed $150, of which each spouse must pay $75.
| Situation of the spouses | Form offered |
|---|---|
| Former married or in a civil union spouses | Application for Partition Following the Breakdown of a Marriage or Civil Union (RCR‑139) |
| Former de facto spouses | Application for Partition Between Former De Facto Spouses (RCR-140) |
The plan administrator can charge a fee for processing an application for partition. The fee varies depending on the type of plan. They are subject to a maximum. For example, for a defined-benefit plan, the fees cannot exceed $150, of which each spouse must pay $75. For a defined-contribution plan or a VRSP, the fees cannot exceed $100, of which each spouse must pay $50.