Pension Support Calculation and Discretion in Divorce

The court addressed the determination of pension support under family law, noting that while the division of pension assets covers past retirement provisions up to the divorce, future pension support compensates for subsequent losses, often due to childcare obligations limiting a spouse's earning capacity and pension contributions. The court found that the precise mathematical calculation used in a recent high court decision might lead to inequitable results, particularly when a spouse's income covers their living expenses but they still face future pension gaps after a long-term marriage. Therefore, the court maintained its practice that the amount for pension support must be set according to the court's lawful discretion, allowing an award even if the recipient's income roughly matches their cost of living, provided there are demonstrable future pension deficits stemming from post-marital childcare responsibilities.