# 5 CFR § 838.121: OPM's responsibilities

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.121

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 838.121
- **Heading:** OPM's responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 838—COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS > Subpart A—Court Orders Generally > Division of Responsibilities

## Text

OPM is responsible for authorizing payments in accordance with clear, specific and express provisions of court orders acceptable for processing.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 838.101 § 838.101 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.102 § 838.102 Regulatory structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.103 § 838.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.111 § 838.111 Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.111.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.121 § 838.121 OPM's responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.121.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.122 § 838.122 State courts' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.122.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.123 § 838.123 Claimants' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.123.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.124 § 838.124 Employees' and retirees' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.124.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.131 § 838.131 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.131.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.132 § 838.132 Payment schedules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.132.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.133 § 838.133 Minimum awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.133.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.134 § 838.134 Receipt of multiple court orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.134.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.135 § 838.135 Settlements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.135.md)

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