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USFSPA Changes 2009, 2010, 2011 ... Changes in USFSPA Law Legislation
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The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act Changes - USFSPA continues to cause emotional reactions and this page is dedicated to links to
those articles and organizations promoting USFSPA changes or generating a call to action for a USFSPA lawsuit.
No matter what your viewpoint on the current rules set by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA), one must realize that the USFSPA is intertwined with the rules surrounding the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) as well as the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) offered to the former military spouse. Thus a USFSPA change will require a change in these other programs as well. |
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Disclaimer: This page is intended only to bring awareness to the many attitudes and opinions calling for USFSPA changes of a USFSPA lawsuit. The links are for informational purposes only. This site does not express a viewpoint nor advice in support of or against the current USFSPA.
We welcome updates, suggestions, additions, etc. to the list of pros and cons and related links below.
Former Spouses: may find the emotions and opinions expressed in these USFSPA changes to be offensive. This is not the purpose of this page. Instead, the purpose is to provide information concerning possible upcoming USFSPA lawsuits and to be sure all sides are considered in any changes proposed.
PRO - Calling for USFSPA Changes
The links below provide articles discussing ideas on why and how the USFSPA changes should take place.- ULSG - USFSPA Liberation Support Group
USFSPA Liberation Support Group calls "for a renewed fight to restore equity in military retiree retainer pay." - American Retirees Association (ARA)
A previouse organization: WISE (Women in Search of Equity for Military in Divorce) which assisted military members in understanding the ramifications of the Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act has now merged into ARA. WISE no longer exists. - Divorce and the Military II
A Comprehensive Guide for Service Members, Spouses and Attorneys, on the Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act (USFSPA), discusses the history and highlights some views on why the USFSPA should be changed. - Oklahoma House Bill 1053 USFSPA Changes 2009-2010
An indepth look at Oklahoma H.B. 1053 (for USFSPA Changes 2009, 2010) While this legislation is history, reviewing past ideas can help create better legislation for the future. - Fleet Reserve Association
suggestions for USFSPA 2009 changes - Against USFSPA from Retired Military Service Members Against The USFSPA
CON - Against USFSPA Changes
In general, the article links provided below disagree with specific proposed changes in the USFSPA.There are definitely logical examples of unfairness in the USFSPA. For example, a spouse married to a service member for 15 years will most likely receive a divided portion of the service member's retirement pay, yet an active duty service member with 15 years of service, who leaves the military, will receive nothing. The question is, how come a spouse who did not serve at all can receive something, yet the active duty member receives nothing?
While this is just one example, it easily shows the call for change. While some will focus on revamping the USFSPA, one should remember, there is the other choice of revamping the military retirement system so the active member could depart at 15 years with some sort of "retainer" pay.
The point here is only that one should read carefully on the emotional issue of USFSPA changes and clearly identify whether discussions are saying to NEVER change the USFSPA or only that they disagree with the current proposal for change.
- Oklahoma
- March 2011 Oklahoma House Bill 528
- Oklahoma's "USFSPA Changes" Senate Bill 528, March 7, 2011: PensionRights.org speaks against Oklahoma Senate Bill 528.
- Will Oklahoma be first to discriminate against military spouses in divorce?
- Questions and problems with USFSPA Changes suggested in dated Oklahoma HB 1053 (2009, 2010) See Oklahoma house bill H.B. 1053.
USFSPA Changes - Blogs and Viewpoints
- A place to
Add Your Opinion on this url as to whether we need USFSPA changes now or former spouses
should continue to have their designated rights declared by the USFSPA as written.
- Opinions on USFSPA Changes discussed at Military.com
- Discussions on USFSPA History in this thread
- Discussions on USFSPA Google Group
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