Matrimonial Information Outline

Westcoast Actuaries Inc. is a specialist in the evaluation of pensions upon marriage breakdown. An introduction to the division of pension assets can be found below.

Westcoast Actuaries Inc. realizes that the process of ending a marriage is difficult.  If you require the assistance of a lawyer, you may wish to use the Canadian Bar Association B.C. Branch "Dial-A-Law" tapes by calling (604) 687-4680 (in the Lower Mainland) or 1-800-565-5297 (in greater B.C.).  Some of the more useful tapes are:

• 435 - choosing a lawyer / preparing for first interview;

• 115 - separation and separation agreements;

• 124 - dividing up family assets; and

• 200 - your rights when accused of a crime.

• Matrimonial FAQ

  • What types of actuarial services are available?
    

  • What is the cost for WAI's actuarial services?
    
    
• Sources of information regarding division of pension under B.C. Family Relations Act.
  
  
• Related documents:
  • Paragraph 11 of B.C. Reg. 77/95 (Copy of paragraph 11 of B.C. Reg. 77/95 which, under the amended B.C. Family Relations Act, sets conditions for actuarial valuations.
    
  • Form 1 (general) (Form 1 Under the amended FRA, this form is to be completed by the spouse and sent to the pension plan.  The pension plan must then provide information to the spouse.)
    
  • Form 1 (specific to B.C. Public Sector plans) PDF File (Form 1 specifically for use in connection with B.C. Public Sector pension plans, supplied by the Pension Corporation.)