Federal Tax Law: Internal Revenue Code considerations for property division, alimony taxation, and dependency exemptions
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations governing the division of retirement accounts and pension benefits
Social Security Regulations: Federal rules regarding Social Security benefits and their consideration in divorce settlements
Military Benefits Law: Regulations concerning military benefits, pensions, and healthcare if either spouse is military personnel
State Divorce Statutes: State-specific laws governing divorce proceedings, including grounds for divorce and residency requirements
Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether community property or equitable distribution principles apply
Child Support Guidelines: State-specific mathematical formulas and requirements for calculating child support obligations
Alimony Regulations: State laws governing the determination, duration, and modification of spousal support/alimony
Child Custody Laws: State regulations regarding custody arrangements, visitation rights, and the best interests of the child
Agreement Validity Requirements: State-specific requirements for making the settlement agreement legally binding and enforceable
Procedural Requirements: State rules for filing, notarization, court approval, and mandatory waiting periods
Financial Disclosure Rules: Requirements for complete and accurate disclosure of assets, debts, income, and expenses
Insurance Regulations: State laws regarding life, health, and property insurance obligations post-divorce
Estate Planning Impact: Legal implications for wills, trusts, and estate planning documents following divorce
QDRO Rules: Qualified Domestic Relations Order requirements for dividing retirement accounts and pensions
