In Re Marriage of Moore

This is an action for dissolution of marriage in which the defendant, Jack Moore (husband), was given two options under his pension plan. First, he could choose not to elect a survivor’s annuity and receive his full pension benefit; second, he could elect a survivor’s annuity, and his pension would be reduced to fund the annuity. The trial court ordered the husband to choose the second option, and he appeals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand this cause for further proceedings.

The husband is a postal worker who has a vested pension benefit. The parties stipulated to most property…