Application for Recognition of Tribal Court Order Dividing Retirement Plan or Other Deferred Compensation

Judicial Council of California · Family Law

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form asks a California court to recognize and enforce a tribal court's decision about dividing a retirement plan or other deferred compensation account between spouses or former spouses. Family law parties use this form to get a California court order that enforces a tribal court's division of retirement benefits, ensuring the split is legally valid across both court systems.