CFR › Title 5 › Part 838 › §838.1245 CFR §838.124Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkEmployees and retirees are responsible for—(a)Raising any objections to the validity of a court order in the appropriate State court; and(b)Submitting all disputes with former spouses to the appropriate State court for resolution.