79. The cost of producing the statement referred to in section 76 and the expenses incurred for effecting the transfer of benefits between spouses may be claimed from the spouses only up to the limit set by regulation.
The costs and expenses claimed from the spouses are divided equally between them, unless they decide to opt for another form of apportionment. Payment of the amount that must be borne by each spouse may be effected by the plan administrator through a reduction of the value of the spouse’s benefits, unless that spouse chooses another method of payment.