§ 843.404 Proof of adoption

5 CFR 843.404(a)(a) An adopted child is—

5 CFR 843.404(a)(1)(1) A child adopted by the employee or retiree before the death of the employee or retiree; or

5 CFR 843.404(a)(2)(2) A child who lived with the employee or retiree and for whom a petition for adoption was filed by the employee or retiree and who is adopted by the current spouse of the employee or retiree after the death of the employee or retiree.

5 CFR 843.404(b)(b) The only acceptable evidence to prove status as an adopted child under paragraph (a)(1) of this section is a copy of the judicial decree of adoption.

5 CFR 843.404(c)(c) The only acceptable evidence to prove status as an adopted child under paragraph (a)(2) of this section is copies of—

5 CFR 843.404(c)(1)(1) The petition for adoption (clearly showing the date filed); and

5 CFR 843.404(c)(2)(2) The judicial decree of adoption.