If your relationship ends
If you and your partner decide to end your relationship, this will affect your pension. Your ex-partner will be entitled to special partner pension. In addition, you and your ex-partner will both be entitled to half of the old-age pension that was built up during your marriage or registered partnership.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to report to the pension fund if my relationship ends?
If you were married or had a registered partnership
The municipal personal records database (Basisregistratie Personen or BRP) will automatically report the end of your relationship to us.
If you were cohabitating
You must report the end of your relationship to us by submitting the form ‘Ontbinding partnerschap bij samenleven’ (Dutch only). Contact the Pension Desk in case you need help to complete the form.
What will happen to the partner pension when my relationship ends?
Your ex-partner might be entitled to special partner pension. For more information about special partner pension and settlements you can agree on in this respect, please contact the Pension Desk.
If your partner wishes to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension, he/she must report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds. You will have to agree to this forfeiture. You will both have to submit such a statement. Note that additional conditions may apply to your situation and that your request will need to be approved by NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
If you enter into a new relationship, you should bear in mind that your new partner is in most cases entitled only to the partner pension that accrues after your divorce. For more information and possible registration requirements for your new partner, please contact the Pension Desk.
What action do I need to take if my relationship ends?
If you were married or had a registered partnership
After your divorce or separation, you and your ex-partner are both entitled to one-half of the old age pension that has been accrued in NN CDC Pensioenfonds over the years that you were married or registered partners. This is the standard settlement that has been provided by law. If you want your ex-partner to receive partner pension directly from NN CDC Pensioenfonds as from the date you retire, you or your ex-partner must report this to us within two years after your divorce by submitting the form ‘Pensioen voor ex-partner’ (Dutch only). Contact the Pension Desk in case you need help to complete the form.
If this is not what you want, neither of you should submit this form and you will then have to pay your ex-partner his/her pension yourself.
Make sure you send a copy of your divorce settlement to NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
In your divorce settlement, you and your ex-partner could agree to divide your pension differently than the 50-50% standard. If you do, you must report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years after your divorce.
If your partner wishes to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension, he/she must report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds. You will have to agree to this forfeiture. You will both have to submit such a statement. Note that additional conditions may apply to your situation and that your request will need to be approved by NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
In your divorce settlement, you could assign to your ex-partner the independent right to receive a portion of your old age pension. Additional conditions may apply in your case. Please contact the Pension Desk to find out more.
If you were cohabitating
You must report the end of your relationship to us by submitting the form ‘Ontbinding partnerschap bij samenleven’ (Dutch only). Contact the Pension Desk in case you need help to complete the form.
How can I calculate the effect the end of my relationship will have on my pension?
Once NN CDC Pensioenfonds has been informed of the end of your relationship, you will be sent a letter confirming which portions of your pension will be for you and your ex-partner respectively.
I also have pension elsewhere. Do I need to report anything to them, or will you do that for me?
You will only need to report to us if you end the cohabitation with your partner. You must report the information to each pension fund separately. To NN CDC Pensioenfonds by logging into your personal account in My Pension. Contact the Pension Desk in case you need help.
Your ex-partner will be entitled to special partner pension. In addition, you and your ex-partner will both be entitled to half of the old-age pension that was built up during your marriage or registered partnership.
These are the standard conditions that have been provided by law. You and your ex-partner can decide to deviate from them and agree on other terms, subject to certain conditions. It is advisable to consult with a advisor on this matter.
Below you will find a summary of the relevant elements of this life event. Click on the header title to unfold it and see the information.
Ending your marriage or registered partnership while you are employed by NN/NN IP
If you work for NN/NN IP and your marriage or registered partnership ends, you do not need to inform the pension fund that you and your partner will be separating, as your municipality will do this as a standard procedure. However, if you live abroad, you will need to inform NN CDC Pensioenfonds yourself.
If your ex-partner wants to receive his/her part of the old-age pension directly from the pension fund, you or your ex-partner will have to report this to the fund within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose.
If you and your ex-partner have agreed deviating conditions about sharing the old-age pension, you must report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose. You and your ex-partner are allowed to make any agreement you consider reasonable, provided you observe the mandatory conditions required by law. Both you and your ex-partner must approve the arrangement and both of you must sign the form. In addition, you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
If your ex-partner decides to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension, you must send the pension fund a letter stating this, which must be signed by you and your ex-partner. NN CDC Pensioenfonds will decide whether to approve the situation.
Standard conditions provided by law
Your ex-partner will receive special partner pension after you have passed away. In addition, your ex-partner will be entitled to half of the old-age pension that was built up during your relationship. If you or your ex-partner submitted the form in time, the pension fund will pay your ex-partner directly, starting on the day that your old-age pension begins. If your ex-partner passes away, your old-age pension is paid out to you in full.
Other options
Ending a relationship is usually distressing and a hassle. Fortunately, the law provides standard conditions that apply if you don’t agree on other terms. While this can be a relief when there’s so much to arrange, it does not mean you have to stick to the standard. If you and your ex-partner both agree, there are several alternative arrangements you can opt for. We advise you to contact a lawyer in this matter to avoid running into legal problems at a later stage.
Information for you and your ex-partner
When we have been informed of your divorce, the pension fund will automatically send you and your ex-partner:
- A statement regarding your ex-partner’s right to special partner pension.
- Information on how your old-age pension will be divided.
- A form (Dutch only) which you can use to report agreements deviating from the standard conditions provided by law.
Separating from your partner while you are employed by NN/NN IP
If you work for NN/NN IP and your relationship with the person you are living with ends, you must cancel your partner’s registration with the pension fund by way of a letter stating:
- Your ex-partner’s name, date of birth and civil-service number (BSN).
- The date on which you ceased to live together.
- If applicable, your ex-partner’s decision to forfeit his/her right to receive special partner pension.
Both you and your ex-partner will have to sign this letter.
Standard conditions provided by law
Your ex-partner will receive special partner pension after you have passed away.
Other options
Your ex-partner may decide to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension, in which case NN CDC Pensioenfonds will not pay him/her any special partner pension when you have passed away. If your ex-partner makes this decision, you must send the pension fund a letter stating that your ex-partner forfeits his/her right to special partner pension. The letter needs to be signed by you and your ex-partner. NN CDC Pensioenfonds will decide whether to approve the situation.
Information for you and your ex-partner
When you have cancelled your partner’s registration with NN CDC Pensioenfonds, we will automatically send you and your ex-partner a statement regarding your ex-partner’s right to special partner pension. Ending your marriage or registered partnership after your pension has started.
Ending your marriage or registered partnership after your pension has started
If you and your partner decide to end your relationship when your pension has already started, this will affect your pension, as you will have to share your old-age pension. The standard conditions have been provided by law. You and your ex-partner can decide to deviate from them and agree on other terms, subject to certain conditions. It is advisable to consult with an advisor on this matter.
If your marriage or registered partnership ends when your pension has already started, you do not need to inform NN CDC Pensioenfonds that you and your partner will be separating, as your municipality will do this as a standard procedure. However, if you live abroad, you will need to inform NN CDC Pensioenfonds yourself.
If you agree to accept the standard conditions provided by law for sharing old-age pension (both of you receive half of the old-age pension that was built up while you were officially married or registered partners), you do not need to report anything to NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
If you and your ex-partner have agreed deviating conditions about sharing your old-age pension, you must report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose. You and your ex-partner are allowed to make any agreement you consider reasonable, provided you observe the mandatory conditions required by law. Both you and your ex-partner must approve the arrangement and both of you must sign the form. In addition, you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds. Make sure you receive that approval.
If your ex-partner decides to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension, you must send the pension fund a letter stating this, which must be signed by you and your ex-partner. NN CDC Pensioenfonds will decide whether to approve the situation.
Standard conditions provided by law
If you were married or entered into a registered partnership before your pension started, your ex-partner will be entitled to:
- Special partner pension.
- Half of the old-age pension that was built up during your relationship.
NN CDC Pensioenfonds will pay the old-age pension directly to your ex-partner. If your ex-partner passes away, your old-age pension is paid out to you in full.
Other options
Ending a relationship is usually distressing and a hassle. Fortunately, the law provides standard conditions that apply if you don’t agree on other terms. While this can be a relief when there’s so much to arrange, it does not mean you have to stick to the standard. If you and your ex-partner both agree, there are several alternative arrangements you can opt for. We advise you to contact a lawyer in this matter to avoid running into legal problems at a later stage.
You will have to report deviating conditions to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose, which you and your ex-partner will need to sign. We advise you to consult a professional advisor in this matter. Note that you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
Information for you and your ex-partner
When we have been informed of your divorce, NN CDC Pensioenfonds will automatically send you and your ex-partner:
- A statement regarding your ex-partner’s right to special partner pension.
- Information on how your old-age pension will be divided.
- A form (Dutch only) which you can use to report agreements deviating from the standard conditions provided by law.
Separating from your partner after your pension has started
If your pension has already started and your relationship with the person you are living with ends, you must cancel your partner’s registration with the pension fund by way of a letter stating:
- Your ex-partner’s name, date of birth and civil-service number (BSN).
- The date on which you ceased to live together.
- If applicable, your ex-partner’s decision to forfeit his/her right to receive special partner pension.
Standard conditions provided by law
If you and your partner decide to cease living together when your pension has already started, your ex-partner may decide to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension. Sharing your old-age pension is not mandatory, but you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds. Make sure you receive that approval!
Other options
Ending a relationship is usually distressing and a hassle. Fortunately, the law provides standard conditions that apply if you don’t agree on other terms. While this can be a relief when there’s so much to arrange, it does not mean you have to stick to the standard. If you and your ex-partner both agree, there are several alternative arrangements you can opt for. We advise you to contact a lawyer in this matter to avoid running into legal problems at a later stage.
You will have to report deviating conditions to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose, which you and your ex-partner will need to sign. We advise you to consult a professional advisor in this matter. Note that you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
Information for you and your ex-partner
When you have cancelled your partner’s registration with NN CDC Pensioenfonds, we will automatically send you and your ex-partner a statement regarding your ex-partner’s right to special partner pension.
Ending your marriage or registered partnership after your employment with NN/NN IP
If you no longer work for NN/NN IP and your marriage or registered partnership ends, you do not need to inform NN CDC Pensioenfonds that you and your partner will be separating, as your municipality will do this as a standard procedure. However, if you live abroad, you will need to inform NN CDC Pensioenfonds yourself.
If your ex-partner wants to receive his/her part of the old-age pension directly from the pension fund, you will have to report this to the fund within two years of your separation. A form is available for this purpose.
If you and your ex-partner have agreed deviating conditions about sharing the old-age pension, you must report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose. You and your ex-partner are allowed to make any agreement you consider reasonable, provided you observe the mandatory conditions required by law. Both you and your ex-partner must approve the arrangement and both of you must sign the form. In addition, you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds. Make sure you receive that approval!
If your ex-partner decides to forfeit his/her right to special partner pension, you must send NN CDC Pensioenfonds a letter stating this, which must be signed by you and your ex-partner. NN CDC Pensioenfonds will decide whether to approve the situation. Make sure you receive that approval.
Standard conditions provided by law
Your ex-partner will receive special partner pension after you have passed away. In addition, your ex-partner will be entitled to half of the old-age pension that was built up during your relationship. If you submitted the form in time, NN CDC Pensioenfonds will pay your ex-partner directly, starting on the day that your old-age pension begins. If your ex-partner passes away, your old-age pension is paid out to you in full.
Other options
Ending a relationship is usually distressing and a hassle. Fortunately, the law provides standard conditions that apply if you don’t agree on other terms. While this can be a relief when there’s so much to arrange, it does not mean you have to stick to the standard. If you and your ex-partner both agree, there are several alternative arrangements you can opt for. We advise you to contact a lawyer in this matter to avoid running into legal problems at a later stage.
If you opt for deviating conditions, you will have to report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose, which you and your ex-partner will need to sign. We advise you to consult a advisor in this matter. Note that you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
Information for you and your ex-partner
When NN CDC Pensioenfonds has been informed of your divorce, the fund will automatically send you and your ex-partner:
- A statement regarding your ex-partner’s right to special partner pension.
- Information on how your old-age pension will be divided.
- A form which you can use to report agreements deviating from the standard conditions provided by law.
Separating from your partner after your employment with NN/NN IP has ended
If you no longer work for NN/NN IP and your relationship with the person you are living with ends, you must cancel your partner’s registration with NN CDC Pensioenfonds by way of a letter stating:
- Your ex-partner’s name, date of birth and civil-service number (BSN).
- The date on which you ceased to live together.
- If applicable, your ex-partner’s decision to forfeit his/her right to receive special partner pension.
- Both you and your ex-partner will have to sign this letter.
Standard conditions provided by law
Your ex-partner will receive special partner pension after you have passed away, but will not be entitled to your old-age pension.
Other options
Ending a relationship is usually distressing and a hassle. Fortunately, the law provides standard conditions that apply if you don’t agree on other terms. While this can be a relief when there’s so much to arrange, it does not mean you have to stick to the standard. If you and your ex-partner both agree, there are several alternative arrangements you can opt for. We advise you to contact a lawyer in this matter to avoid running into legal problems at a later stage.
If you opt for deviating conditions, you will have to report this to NN CDC Pensioenfonds within two years of your separation. A form (Dutch only) is available for this purpose, which you and your ex-partner will need to sign. We advise you to consult an advisor in this matter. Note that you will require approval from NN CDC Pensioenfonds.
Information for you and your ex-partner
When you have cancelled your partner’s registration with NN CDC Pensioenfonds, we will automatically send you and your ex-partner a statement regarding your ex-partner’s right to special partner pension.