Browsing: CSRS retirement

Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: When I retire, I will have worked over two years beyond the CSRS maximum pension computation formula of 42 years. I understand the overpayment will be refunded to me, however, as required by a court order my ex receives some of my pension. Does this mean when I receive the refund, my ex will get a portion of it? Is it possible to obtain my refund by means other than…