[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2] [Revised as of January 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR838.111] [Page 191] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) PART 838_COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS--Table of Contents Subpart A_Court Orders Generally Sec. 838.111 Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law. (a) Employees, retirees, and State courts may not assign CSRS and FERS benefits except as provided in this part. (b) CSRS and FERS benefits are not subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process except as expressly provided by Federal law. Division of Responsibilities