# 22 C.F.R. § 19.4 (2026): Special rules for computing creditable service for purposes of payments to former spouses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 19.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Special rules for computing creditable service for purposes of payments to former spouses
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Part 19: BENEFITS FOR SPOUSES AND FORMER SPOUSES OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM / § 19.4: § 19.4   Special rules for computing creditable service for purposes of payments to former spouses.

## Text

For purposes of determining the pro rata share of annuity, survivor annuity or lump-sum payable to a former spouse, the following shall be considered creditable service—
(a) The entire period of a principal's approved leave without pay during full-time service with an organization composed primarily of Government employees irrespective of whether the principal elects to make payments to the Fund for this service;
(b) The entire period of Government service for which a principal received a refund of retirement contributions which he/she has not repaid unless the former spouse received under § 19.13 a portion of the (lump-sum) refund or unless a spousal agreement or court order provided that no portion of the refund be paid to the former spouse; and
(c) All creditable service including service in excess of 35 years.
The period covered by the credit for unused sick leave is not creditable for this purpose.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 19.1 (2026) § 19.1   Authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.2 (2026) § 19.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.3 (2026) § 19.3   Participants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.4 (2026) § 19.4   Special rules for computing creditable service for purposes of payments to former spouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_4.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.5-1 (2026) § 19.5-1   Notification from participant or annuitant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_5_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.5-2 (2026) § 19.5-2   Notification to Department from former spouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_5_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.5-3 (2026) § 19.5-3   Residence of spouse during service at unhealthful post.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_5_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-1 (2026) § 19.6-1   Orders by a court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-2 (2026) § 19.6-2   Qualifying court order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-3 (2026) § 19.6-3   Application for payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-4 (2026) § 19.6-4   Date of court orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_4.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-5 (2026) § 19.6-5   Preliminary review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_5.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-6 (2026) § 19.6-6   Notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_6.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 19.6-7 (2026) § 19.6-7   Decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P19_S19_6_7.md)

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