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§ 838.1005 - Applications by former spouse.

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A former spouse (personally or through a representative) must apply in writing to be eligible for benefits under this subpart. No special form is required.

The application letter must be accompanied by—

A certified copy of the court order granting benefits under CSRS; and

A statement that the court order has not been amended, superseded, or set aside; and

Identifying information concerning the employee, Member, or retiree such as his or her full name, claim number, date of birth, and social security number, if available; and

The mailing address of the former spouse.

When payments are subject to termination upon remarriage, no payment shall be made until the former spouse submits to the Associate Director a statement on the form prescribed by OPM certifying—

That a remarriage has not occurred; and

That the former spouse will notify the Associate Director within 15 calendar days of the occurrence of any remarriage; and

That the former spouse will be personally liable for any overpayment to him or her resulting from a remarriage. The Associate Director may subsequently require recertification of these statements.

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