This complicates things and anyone in such a situation should definitely seek advice: in the 1st pillar, in the event of remarriage, any entitlement to a widow's pension lapses. Orphans' pensions continue to be paid out, however. In the 2nd pillar, the situation is very complex. The Occupational Pensions Act (BVG) stipulates that, in principle, spouse or partner pensions cease to be paid out in the event of remarriage. However, the regulations of individual pension funds may deviate from this, meaning that in certain cases, a pension will continue to be paid out. If there are children within a new relationship, the new family is considered deserving of protection under law and the children take precedence before the ex-partner in the event of death. If there are children from both relationships, it becomes even more complicated.