Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA): Federal legislation adopted by many states that provides framework for creation, modification, and enforcement of prenuptial agreements
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA): Partially struck down federal law that impacts marriage recognition across states, relevant for interstate enforcement of relationship property agreements
State Family Law Codes: State-specific legislation governing marriage, divorce, and property division that must be considered in drafting relationship property agreements
State Property Laws: Laws governing property ownership, transfer, and division within the specific state where the agreement will be executed
State Contract Laws: General contract principles and requirements that affect the validity and enforceability of relationship property agreements
Community Property Laws: Specific legislation in community property states (like California, Texas) regarding marital property division and characterization
Equitable Distribution Laws: Laws in non-community property states governing fair division of marital property in divorce proceedings
Financial Disclosure Requirements: Legal requirements for complete and accurate disclosure of assets, liabilities, and income by both parties
Independent Legal Counsel Standards: Requirements and recommendations regarding separate legal representation for each party to ensure agreement validity
Execution Timing Requirements: State-specific rules regarding when agreements must be signed relative to marriage date to be considered valid
Unconscionability Standards: Legal principles determining whether an agreement is too one-sided or unfair to be enforceable
Fraud and Duress Provisions: Legal standards regarding the voluntary nature of the agreement and absence of coercion or misrepresentation
