former spouse

(23) “former spouse” means a former spouse of an individual— (A) if such individual performed at least 18 months of civilian service covered under this subchapter as an employee or Member, and (B) if the former spouse was married to such individual for at least 9 months;

Source

5 USC § 8331(23)


Scoping language

For the purpose of this subchapter
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