Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing the tax implications of property transfers and alimony payments during separation and divorce
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing the division of retirement benefits and pension plans in separation agreements
Social Security Act: Federal legislation that impacts benefits and rights of separated spouses, including potential claims to former spouse's benefits
Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act: Federal law governing the division of military benefits and pensions in separation agreements involving service members
State Family Law Code: State-specific legislation governing family relations, separation, and divorce proceedings
State Property Laws: State-specific laws determining property division principles (community property vs. equitable distribution)
State Separation Requirements: State-specific legal requirements for separation agreements, including mandatory provisions and formal requirements
State Child Custody Laws: State-specific legislation governing child custody, visitation rights, and support obligations
State Contract Law: State-specific requirements for contract validity, including capacity, consideration, and enforcement
State Alimony Laws: State-specific legislation governing spousal support/alimony calculations and duration
Financial Disclosure Laws: State requirements for complete financial disclosure between parties in separation agreements
State Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding witnessing and notarization of separation agreements
State Case Law: Relevant state supreme court decisions that interpret and apply separation and property division laws
Federal Case Law: Relevant federal court decisions affecting property division and separation agreement enforcement
