Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications of property division, alimony payments, and child support in divorce settlements
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - federal law governing the division of retirement accounts and pension benefits in divorce
QDRO Regulations: Qualified Domestic Relations Order regulations that specify how retirement benefits can be divided between divorcing spouses
Social Security Regulations: Federal rules governing how divorce affects Social Security benefits and eligibility
State Divorce Laws: State-specific family laws governing divorce procedures, grounds for divorce, and general requirements for divorce settlement
Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether community property or equitable distribution rules apply to marital asset division
Child Custody Guidelines: State-specific regulations governing child custody arrangements, visitation rights, and the best interests of the child standard
Child Support Guidelines: State-mandated formulas and requirements for calculating and implementing child support obligations
Alimony Regulations: State laws governing the determination, duration, and modification of spousal support/alimony payments
Mediation Requirements: State-specific rules regarding mandatory mediation, mediator qualifications, and mediation procedures in divorce cases
Real Estate Laws: State property laws affecting the division and transfer of real estate assets in divorce settlements
Business Valuation Rules: Legal standards and requirements for valuing and dividing business assets in divorce proceedings
Debt Division Rules: State laws governing how marital debts are identified and divided between divorcing parties
Procedural Requirements: State-specific rules regarding court filings, waiting periods, notarization, and other procedural aspects of divorce settlements
