Marital or civil partnership status changes
If you marry, divorce, enter into or dissolve a civil partnership, your benefits may be affected.
How do I inform you of any changes?
How do I inform you of any changes?
If you are an Active member you should update your personal profile in Workday on HR Online, to indicate your change of status, and you should complete a new SCPF Death in Service Nomination Form.
Will my benefits be affected on divorce?
Will my benefits be affected on divorce?
Your pension could be included in your financial settlement if you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership. When you agree on a settlement, it must be confirmed through a court order. If you're not married, or in a civil partnership, your pension can't be shared if you separate.
What if I have a partner but I am not married or in a civil partnership?
What if I have a partner but I am not married or in a civil partnership?
The Adult Dependants Factsheet explains what you need to do to ensure that your Employing Company is aware of your partner as a dependant in the event of your death in service.
What about death in service benefits?
What about death in service benefits?
It is important to make sure you complete a SCPF Death in Service Nomination Form and keep it up to date. Your Employing Company will then know who you wish to receive the lump sum and take this into account when making a full assessment of your personal circumstances if you die in service.
If you have paid AVCs you should also complete an AVC Death Benefits Nomination Form as well as the SCPF Death in Service Nomination Form. The value of your AVC fund, returnable on death, is considered separately as it is payable at the discretion of the Trustee and not your Employing Company.
Further information about AVCs is available under Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) and in the SCPF AVC explanatory booklet.
