Section 23704 Of Chapter 21.5. Election Of Disability And Death Benefit Coverage From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 13. >> Chapter 21.5.

. If a spouse refuses to sign the election document, the member may bring an action in court to enforce the spousal signature requirement or to waive the spousal signature requirement. Either party may bring an action pursuant to Section 1101 of the Family Code to determine the rights of the party.