Division of Pension Benefits due to Marriage Breakdown

There are two Acts of Parliament that can affect the payment of a Canadian Forces pension when a marriage breakdown has occurred.

Pension Benefits Division Act (PBDA) deals with the division of the pension as a family asset on the breakdown of the relationship.
More details on PBDA...

Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act (GAPDA) allows for the diversion of pensions to satisfy support, alimony or maintenance orders.
More details on GAPDA...

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