Teachers and other public sector workers in the UK are facing significant delays in obtaining pension valuations necessary for divorce proceedings. Individuals like Amy Goldsmith and David Quinton are stuck in limbo, unable to finalize their separations due to a backlog in evaluations from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, which the government attributes to complex calculations and increased demand. Cases are piling up, leading to financial and emotional strain for those affected. The Department for Education has promised to clear most backlogs by February 2025, yet many individuals remain skeptical of this timeline.