5 C.F.R. § 838.1018 Settlements.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
The former spouse may request that an amount be withheld from the retirement benefits that is less than the amount stipulated in the court order. This lower amount will be deemed a complete fulfillment of the obligation of OPM for the period in which the request is in effect.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 838—COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Subpart J—Court Orders Affecting Civil Service Retirement Benefits
§ 838.1018 Settlements.