### Question
How does CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY define spousal agreement?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2154*, **spousal agreement** is defined as:

> an agreement between an employee, former employee, or retired employee and such employee's spouse or qualified former spouse that—


(A) is in writing, is signed by the parties, and is notarized

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2154*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM**

