Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications of property division and alimony in divorce settlements
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing the division of retirement benefits and pension plans in divorce cases
QDRO Requirements: Qualified Domestic Relations Order - Legal requirements for dividing qualified retirement plans and pension benefits between divorcing spouses
Social Security Regulations: Federal rules governing the allocation and eligibility of social security benefits for divorced spouses
State Divorce Statutes: State-specific laws governing divorce proceedings, grounds for divorce, and general requirements
Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether community property or equitable distribution principles apply to marital asset division
Child Custody Guidelines: State-specific regulations governing child custody arrangements, visitation rights, and best interest standards
Alimony Regulations: State laws governing spousal support calculations, duration, and modification requirements
Legal Separation Requirements: State-specific rules governing the process and requirements for legal separation prior to divorce
Residency Requirements: State laws specifying minimum residency duration before filing for divorce in that jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Rules: Legal requirements determining which court has authority to hear and decide the divorce case
Property Classification Rules: Legal definitions and criteria for distinguishing between marital and separate property
Local Court Procedures: Specific procedural requirements set by local courts for filing and processing divorce agreements
Mediation Requirements: State or local rules requiring attempted mediation before proceeding with contested divorce matters
