Section 21291.5 Of Article 2. Community Property From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 13. >> Article 2.

. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a spouse or registered domestic partner who is not an alternate payee, as defined in Section 414(p)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 401 et seq.) shall not receive a distribution until the member separates from employment.