Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing property division, alimony, and child support implications in divorce settlements
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations for the division of retirement benefits and pension plans during divorce
USFSPA: Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act governing military benefits division in divorce cases
Social Security Act: Federal regulations regarding social security benefit rights for divorced spouses
State Divorce Statutes: State-specific laws governing divorce procedures, 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
Child Support Guidelines: State-mandated calculations and requirements for determining child support obligations
Alimony Regulations: State laws governing spousal support determination, duration, and modification criteria
Residency Requirements: State-specific residency duration requirements and jurisdictional rules for filing divorce
Marital Property Rules: Laws defining and distinguishing between marital and separate property for division purposes
Insurance Regulations: Laws governing the continuation or division of health, life, and other insurance policies post-divorce
Retirement Benefits Division: Specific rules for dividing retirement accounts, pensions, and 401(k)s, including QDRO requirements
Procedural Requirements: Court filing procedures, notification requirements, and mandatory waiting periods specific to divorce cases
Debt Division Rules: Laws governing the allocation of marital debts and liabilities between divorcing parties
