§216.66. Who is an employee's surviving divorced spouse.
20 C.F.R. § 216.66
An individual who was married to the employee is the deceased employee's surviving divorced spouse if he or she:
Was married to the employee for a period of at least 10 years immediately before the date the divorce became final, and applies for an annuity based on age or disability; or
Applies for an annuity based on having a “child in care” and either—
Is the natural parent of the employee's child;
Was married to the employee at the time the employee or the surviving divorced spouse adopted the other's child who was then under 18 years old; or
Was married to the employee at the time they adopted a child who was then under 18 years old.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 45 U.S.C. 231f.
Source
Source: 56 FR 28692, June 24, 1991, unless otherwise noted.