Effect of the member retiring before the order is made
If a pension share is implemented before a member retires from a pension scheme, the ex-spouse may receive some of their pension credit benefits as in the form of a cash lump sum at retirement in addition to receiving a pension income.
If a pension share is implemented after a member retires from a pension scheme, the ex-spouse is only permitted to receive benefits in the form of a pension income. No benefits may be taken as a lump sum at retirement.