Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA): Federal law that provides former spouses of military members the right to a portion of military retirement pay and determines how military pensions are treated in divorce proceedings
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Federal law that provides a wide range of protections for military members, including protection against default judgments and the ability to postpone judicial proceedings
Military Pension and Retirement Benefits: Federal regulations governing the division and distribution of military retirement benefits, including calculations based on years of service and rank
TRICARE Benefits: Military healthcare program regulations affecting both service members and their dependents, including coverage continuation rights
State Marriage and Divorce Laws: Specific state regulations governing marriage, divorce, and property division that vary by jurisdiction and must be considered in prenuptial agreements
Community Property Laws: Laws in certain states that consider most property acquired during marriage as jointly owned, requiring specific attention in prenuptial agreements
Equitable Distribution Laws: Laws in non-community property states governing fair (but not necessarily equal) division of marital assets
Uniform Premarital Agreement Act: Model law adopted by some states that provides standard rules for prenuptial agreement validity and enforcement
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH): Military housing benefit that needs to be addressed in terms of rights and obligations during marriage and potential divorce
Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS): Military food allowance that should be considered in financial calculations and divisions
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP): Military benefit program that provides continuing benefits to surviving spouses, requiring specific attention in prenuptial agreements
Combat-Related Special Compensation: Special pay for combat-related disabilities that may need to be addressed separately from regular military compensation
GI Bill Benefits: Educational benefits that may be transferable to spouses and dependents, requiring clear documentation of rights and obligations
Financial Disclosure Requirements: Legal requirement for both parties to fully disclose their financial status before signing a prenuptial agreement
Independent Legal Counsel: Requirement that both parties have the opportunity to seek separate legal representation to ensure agreement validity
Execution Requirements: Legal requirements for proper timing, voluntary signing, and notarization of the prenuptial agreement to ensure enforceability
