Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing property division, support payments, and tax implications of separation
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations for handling division of retirement benefits and pension plans
Social Security Act: Federal provisions affecting social security benefits and rights during separation
QDRO Regulations: Qualified Domestic Relations Orders regulations for dividing retirement and pension benefits
State Family Law Statutes: State-specific domestic relations laws governing separation, divorce, and family matters
State Property Laws: State-specific laws regarding property division, especially relevant in community property states
State Separation Requirements: State-specific legal requirements for separation, including residency and timing requirements
Child Custody Laws: State laws governing child custody, visitation rights, and parental responsibilities
Child Support Guidelines: State-specific guidelines for calculating and enforcing child support obligations
Alimony Regulations: State laws regarding spousal support/maintenance calculations and enforcement
Health Insurance Laws: Regulations regarding continuation of health insurance coverage post-separation
Estate Rights Laws: State laws governing inheritance rights and estate planning implications of separation
Contract Validity Requirements: State-specific requirements for creating legally binding contracts and agreements
Financial Disclosure Rules: Requirements for financial disclosure between parties in separation agreements
Legal Representation Guidelines: Rules regarding legal representation and requirements for independent counsel
