Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing property division, alimony taxation, child dependency exemptions, and qualified retirement account divisions (QDROs)
ERISA: Federal law governing retirement benefits, pensions, and requirements for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) in divorce settlements
Social Security Act: Federal legislation affecting benefits considerations for divorced spouses and impact on retirement benefits
State Property Division Laws: State-specific legislation determining property division methods (community property vs. equitable distribution) and rules for asset division
State Child Support Guidelines: State laws governing calculation methods, modification requirements, and enforcement provisions for child support
State Alimony Laws: State-specific regulations on spousal support duration, amount guidelines, modification provisions, and termination conditions
State Child Custody Laws: State legislation governing best interests standards, custody arrangements, visitation rights, and modification requirements
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for valid contract formation, execution, and enforcement applicable to divorce settlements
Local Court Rules: Specific procedural requirements and rules set by state and local jurisdictions for divorce settlement agreements
Statute of Limitations: State-specific time limitations for modifications and enforcement of divorce settlement terms
