In Virginia, many people work for either the state or federal government. Their government retirement benefits often comprise their most valuable marital assets, sometimes worth more than their homes. During a divorce, couples must divide these benefits. 

The Laws Pertaining to Government Retirement Benefits

In Virginia, government retirement benefits gained during a marriage are considered marital property, meaning that they are subject to division during a divorce.

Virginia divorce courts have jurisdiction over state employees and have the authority to order federal civil servants or members of the military to divide pensions and cover ex-spouses on survivor benefit plans.

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