After the end of your relationship, your former partner may be entitled to a partner's pension on your death. This is known as special partner's pension. Whether your former partner is entitled to a special partner's pension depends on when you separate:
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Special partner’s pension |
Separated and not yet retired |
Your former partner will receive a special partner's pension on your death. |
Separated after retirement date |
If you have registered a partner on your retirement date, your former partner will be entitled to the whole partner's pension on your death. |
New relationship after retirement date |
Your new partner will not be entitled to partner's pension on your death. |