Pension Division
System to divide pension contribution records during marriage upon divorce. Must be filed within 2 years. Two types: agreed division and automatic 3rd-category division.
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厚生年金保険法78条の2
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Q. What does Pension Division mean?
System to divide pension contribution records during marriage upon divorce. Must be filed within 2 years. Two types: agreed division and automatic 3rd-category division.
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