Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act: Federal law governing military benefits division in divorce, including retirement pay and continued healthcare coverage for former military spouses
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing the division of private retirement accounts and pension plans in divorce
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting divorce settlements, including tax treatment of alimony, property transfers, and dependency exemptions
Social Security Regulations: Federal rules regarding division and eligibility of social security benefits for divorced spouses
State Divorce Statutes: State-specific laws governing divorce procedures, grounds for divorce, and general requirements for divorce filing
Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether property is divided according to community property or equitable distribution principles
Child Custody Guidelines: State-specific regulations governing child custody arrangements, visitation rights, and best interest standards
Child Support Guidelines: State mathematical formulas and requirements for calculating child support obligations
Spousal Support Regulations: State laws governing alimony calculations, duration, and modification requirements
State Residency Requirements: Mandatory waiting periods and residency duration requirements before filing for divorce in specific states
State Court Procedures: Local rules of civil procedure and court-specific requirements for divorce filings and proceedings
Insurance Regulations: State and federal laws governing continuation of health insurance coverage and life insurance requirements post-divorce
Debt Allocation Rules: State laws regarding the division and responsibility for marital debts in divorce proceedings
Name Change Provisions: Legal requirements and procedures for name changes as part of divorce proceedings
