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Stanislaus County Employees' Retirement Association (StanCERA) retirement benefits are generally payable only to members or their beneficiaries and cannot be paid to others. California state law recognizes an exception to this rule in the case of legal separation and dissolution of marriage. Because retirement benefits earned during marriage are considered community property assets, they must be considered in the property settlement agreement and are subject to disposition by the court.
This booklet provides information for members, nonmembers and their representatives to assist in the allocation of a member’s retirement benefit. All parties are encouraged to review the StanCERA Member Handbook, which describes the plan and various benefits available to the member.
Notifying StanCERA of Pending Legal Separation or Marital Dissolution Action
Request for Confidential Member Information
Actuarial Valuation
Legal Requirements and Procedures
Joinder Requirements
Domestic Relations Order Requirement
Information for Attorneys Drafting Domestic Relations Orders
Methods of Dividing Community Property
Method available to active and deferred members
- Shared payment
- Summary of methods available to active and deferred members
Method available to retired members
Effects of Dissolution on Beneficiary Designation
Frequently Asked Questions
Definitions
ATTACHMENTS
Forms:
Request for Estimate/Statement of Account Due to Marital Dissolution
Sample Order Section 31764 - Active Member