5 CFR 839.231 - Can I make an election if my former spouse is entitled to a portion of my retirement benefits by qualifying court order?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 16, 2025

Title 5 - Administrative Personnel last revised: Feb 13, 2025

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§ 839.231 - Can I make an election if my former spouse is entitled to a portion of my retirement benefits by qualifying court order?

Yes, but if you want to elect FERS you need your former spouse's consent to the election. If you are subject to a qualifying court order and want to elect FERS, the requirements in § 846.722 of this chapter (Former Spouse's Consent to an Election of FERS Coverage) apply to you.

authority: Title II, Pub. L. 106-265, 114 Stat. 770

source: 66 FR 15609, Mar. 19, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 5 CFR 839.231