QUESTION
Can you collect from an exspouses government pension?
Asked on Oct 26th, 2014 on Divorce - New Jersey
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My mother is 80, she was married for 20 years to my father (Federal government employee) the had 7 children, she had a second marriage that lasted only 5 years. My father is deceased.
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It is possible, however, it more depends on the election your father made when he died. He might have chosen to receive more benefits because there was not a survivors benefit. There may also be benefits for surviving children if not the spouse. You should call the federal retirement employee retirement office. Check here: http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/fers-information/
Answered on Oct 26th, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship