tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29010340.post8485792660326118892..comments2023-07-05T07:13:43.612-04:00Comments on ReformNY: Brennan Center/ Common Cause New York Joint Statement on Ethics BillBrennanCenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09417355176368047275noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29010340.post-88281052374197332552010-06-14T09:15:39.368-04:002010-06-14T09:15:39.368-04:00I would like to see certain laws be made universal...I would like to see certain laws be made universal across all 50 states, and new laws made after 1982 made retroactive so everybody gets the same justice no matter where they live or when their divorce occurred. For example, the federal law forcing full disclosure of joint deferred assets acquired in a legal marriage became federal law in 1983. However, those of us with divorces prior to that are prevented from access to assets unless you apply early for a short term benefit that ends when you get your own SS. As a NY resident, I can't contest this in Minnesota, which has a statue of limitations, so I am not eligible for deferred assets, credit for a long term marriage or a higher benefit should I survive my former spouse no matter what, but wife #3 does. This is unjust. What is being done about this? It's especially hurtful now that I can't find work and my unemployment benefit might cease. Cutting off our unemployment benefits because of worker layoffs will hit us seniors hard. Our state suffered hardship after 9/11. My job was lost as a result of it, can't the feds please help us in NY? We are the center of the financial district for the whole country. As NY goes, so does the rest of our country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com