Legal

Domestic Relations Orders and a Participant's Retirement Benefit – A Guide to DROs and NYSTRS Benefits
A look at how divorce can affect a member's retirement benefit. Use our online Domestic Relations Order Form to draft a DRO. 

Important Information for Members Required by a DRO to Elect a Joint & Survivor Option in Favor of a Former Spouse

Fact Sheet Regarding Chapter 173 of the Laws of 2008
A summary regarding the effect of a divorce, annulment or legal separation on certain beneficiary designations naming the former spouse as beneficiary.

Fact Sheet Regarding Chapter 644 of the Laws of 2008
A summary of the provisions of Title 15 of Article 5 of the General Obligations Law relating to both the content and execution of the statutory short form power of attorney.

Impact of a Member's Bankruptcy on NYSTRS Benefits
A fact sheet regarding the effect a member's bankruptcy has on benefits and loans.