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Divorced spouse filed a QDRO (in 1999) for %50 of my annuity accrued as of divorce date. OPM sent me a letter stating that she would get %50 at my retirement (although it did not say “pro-ratia” which was bothersome). Will the deduction happen automatically or does my ex-spouse have to make some kind of application to OPM to start it? What is ex-spouses responsibility here? Thx !! Blocked by moderator
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Private answer The ex-spouse should have sent a copy of the final decree to OPM. However, as a part of your retirement application, OPM asks you if you have a decree awarding a portion of your annuity or survivor benefit to a former spouse and then it goes on to require you to send a certified copy of your decree in along with your retirement application. Blocked by moderator  Posted by Elaine Lumsden (Questions: 0, Answers: 586)Answered on May 31, 2018 1:32 am |
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Private answer Since you will be sending a copy of the divorce decree and she sent a copy, no, nothing else will be required. Blocked by moderator Posted by Elaine Lumsden (Questions: 0, Answers: 586)Answered on May 31, 2018 1:54 am |
Thank you however, does the ex-spouse need to do anything to start receiving her share of benefits? I assume she did send in the decree to OPM as they sent me a letter stating as much at the time. I’m just wondering if the ex-spouse has any responsibility or need to follow any process at the time i turn 62.