# 5 C.F.R. § 838.123 (2026): Claimants' responsibilities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_123

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 838.123 (2026)
- **Heading:** Claimants' responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 838: COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS / Subpart A: Court Orders Generally / § 838.123: § 838.123   Claimants' responsibilities.

## Text

Claimants are responsible for—
(a) Filing a certified copy of court orders and all other required supporting information with OPM;
(b) Keeping OPM advised of their current mailing addresses;
(c) Notifying OPM of any changes in circumstances that could affect their entitlement to benefits; and
(d) Submitting all disputes with employees or retirees to the appropriate State court for resolution.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 838.101 (2026) § 838.101   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_101.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.102 (2026) § 838.102   Regulatory structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_102.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.103 (2026) § 838.103   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_103.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.111 (2026) § 838.111   Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_111.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.121 (2026) § 838.121   OPM's responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_121.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.122 (2026) § 838.122   State courts' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_122.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.123 (2026) § 838.123   Claimants' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_123.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.124 (2026) § 838.124   Employees' and retirees' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_124.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.131 (2026) § 838.131   Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_131.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.132 (2026) § 838.132   Payment schedules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_132.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.133 (2026) § 838.133   Minimum awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_133.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.134 (2026) § 838.134   Receipt of multiple court orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_134.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.135 (2026) § 838.135   Settlements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_135.md)

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