Teachers launch legal action over pension delays stalling divorces

Many teachers report being trapped in failed marriages because Teachers’ Pensions did not issue their pension transfer value, without which a divorce settlement cannot be finalised. Photograph: Phanie/Alamy

Teachers have launched group legal action against the government after pension processing delays left them unable to get divorced.

Staff have been caused “intolerable strain” because of delays and maladministration by the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme (TPS), according to the NASUWT, which is launching the legal claim on behalf of affected members.