Marriage and divorce

On getting married

Here are some things about super you need to think about:

1. Consider whether you wish to make (or change) a nomination as to whom you wish your superannuation or pension benefit to be paid if you die. For more information, see Death and disablement.
2. Think about whether your current insurance cover is sufficient.
3. If you have changed your name, remember to advise First State Super. Send a certified* copy of your Certificate of Marriage to: First State Super, PO Box 1229 Wollongong NSW 2500. Include your full previous name, your full married name, your current address, and your membership number.
   
   *Certified means that you will need to have a copy of your Certificate of Marriage signed by a solicitor or Justice of the Peace as a true copy of the original.

Divorce and super

Federal legislation now allows legally married couples to split their superannuation (including pension benefits) on marriage breakdown.

1. Your spouse can request information about your super from the fund.
2. A benefit payment flag can be placed on your account either by agreement between the parties or by Court Order 
3. Superannuation benefits may be split either by agreement or by a Court Order

Click here (PDF 461kb) for our Superannuation and Family Law fact sheet