### Question
Can you define what previous spouse means?


### Answer
**Previous spouse** is defined as the following in *50 U.S.C. § 2002*:

> an individual who was married for at least 9 months to a participant, former participant, or retired participant who had at least 18 months of service which are creditable under sections 2081, 2082, and 2083 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

