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Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses in Divorce: A Practical Guide
By Jessica Markham
Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses in Divorce: A Practical Guide
By Jessica Markham
Be prepared to knowledgeably represent current and former federal employees by understanding the major features of the largest federal government pension systems and how to divide them in divorce. Now this essential information is available in a single volume that explains the complexities and nuances of the benefits at stake: retirement, health insurance, and life insurance.
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An in-depth look at the many issues raised in a divorce involved when representing a federal employee (current, former, or retired) or spouse, this is an invaluable, single-source brings together a wealth of information and practice insights from disparate sources that author Jessica Markham has gathered over two decades in practice.
Complex and detailed information is presented in a manner that is accessible and understandable. Each chapter begins by explaining the basic aspects of the topic followed by more detailed information and citations for further research. In addition to a wealth of useful practice tips, the book includes checklists, glossary terms, and definitions for easy reference, as well as sample documents and forms also available in downloadable format online.
This one-of-a-kind handbook thoroughly explains the major facets of the largest federal government pension systems:
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)
- Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System (FSRDS)
- Foreign Service Retirement System (FSRS)
- Federal government’s defined contribution plans, including the Thrift Savings Plan
Representing the Federal Employee in Divorce is a valuable resource for newer practitioners to learn the basics, while more seasoned family lawyers will find it a useful resource to keep on their bookshelf for quick access to the specific information needed in a particular case.
Product Details
Authors
Sponsors
Section of Family Law
Publishers
ABA Book Publishing
Page Count
272
Product Code
5130242
Trim Size
7 x 10 Paperback
Publication Date
3/9/2021 12:00:00 AM
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