The following resources are provided for informational purposes only. Premier QDRO Solutions is a document preparation service and does not provide legal advice. If you need legal representation, please consult a licensed family law attorney in your state.
For Attorneys
The resources below support attorneys handling federal employee divorce cases involving Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs).
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB)
The federal agency that administers the Thrift Savings Plan. FRTIB publishes the regulations governing TSP division orders, acceptable RBCO language, and the submission process. Essential reading for any attorney handling a TSP case.
Visit FRTIB.gov: https://www.frtib.gov
Thrift Savings Plan — Plan Information for Legal Professionals
The TSP website includes participant guides, fund information, and forms referenced in divorce proceedings. Attorneys should review the TSP’s own guidance on retirement benefits court orders before drafting.
Visit TSP.gov: https://www.tsp.gov
TSP Fact Sheet: Effect of a Retirement Benefits Court Order
The TSP publishes a plain-language fact sheet specifically on how RBCOs work, what the TSP will and will not do, and how transfers are processed. Download it directly from TSP.gov under Forms & Publications.
Find it at TSP.gov Forms & Publications: https://www.tsp.gov/forms
For Federal Employees
If you are a federal employee going through a divorce, the resources below will help you understand what your TSP account is, how it may be divided, and what questions to ask your attorney.
My Account — TSP Participant Resources
Log in to My Account at TSP.gov to access your current balance, contribution history, fund breakdown, and any outstanding loan information. Your attorney will need this information to address your TSP in the divorce decree.
Access My Account at TSP.gov: https://www.tsp.gov/tsp/login.html
Understanding Your TSP — Official Participant Guides
The TSP publishes plain-language guides covering how the plan works, your investment options, and what happens to your account in different life events including divorce.
Browse TSP Participant Guides: https://www.tsp.gov/publications
Office of Personnel Management — Federal Employee Benefits
OPM provides information on federal retirement benefits, including how the TSP interacts with FERS and CSRS pension systems. Useful if your divorce involves multiple federal retirement benefits.
Visit OPM.gov: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services
What to Bring to Your Attorney About Your TSP
If you have a TSP account and are meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time, bring the following:
- Your most recent TSP account statement showing your current balance and fund breakdown
- Information on any outstanding TSP loans, including the loan balance and repayment status
- Your TSP contribution history if available — especially relevant if you were contributing before the marriage
- The name and contact information for your agency’s HR office
- Any prior court orders or agreements that reference your retirement accounts
The more complete your information, the faster your attorney can advise you on how your TSP will be addressed in the divorce decree. If your attorney is unfamiliar with TSP-specific rules, Premier QDRO Solutions is available to consult on the technical requirements.
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