What is the maximum amount that can be awarded in a state court order partitioning the employees benefits?
The RRA does not set or limit the amount that a court may award to a spouse or former spouse as his or her share of the employees divisible benefits, except that an amount greater than the amount of the divisible benefits may not be awarded. Rather, the court sets the award by applying relevant state domestic relations law or by approving the provisions of a property settlement agreement between the parties.
