UPAA: Uniform Premarital Agreement Act - Federal legislation providing framework for creation, modification, and enforcement of prenuptial agreements
UMPA: Uniform Marital Property Act - Federal legislation governing classification and division of marital property
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing pension and retirement benefits in relation to marital property agreements
IRC Provisions: Internal Revenue Code sections pertaining to taxation of marital property transfers and divisions
State Family Law: Individual state codes governing marriage, divorce, and family matters specific to the jurisdiction
State Property Law: State-specific legislation governing property rights, division, and characterization of separate and community property
State Contract Law: State laws governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement applicable to marital agreements
Financial Disclosure Requirements: Legal obligation for both parties to provide complete and accurate disclosure of assets, liabilities, and income
Voluntary Execution: Legal requirement that both parties enter into the agreement freely and voluntarily, without duress or coercion
Independent Legal Counsel: Recommended requirement for each party to have separate legal representation to ensure fairness and enforceability
Execution Timing: State-specific requirements regarding when the agreement must be signed in relation to the marriage date
Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding proper execution and witnessing of the agreement
Constitutional Considerations: Due process, equal protection, and privacy rights that must be respected in the agreement
Public Policy Limitations: Restrictions on provisions that may violate public policy or attempt to regulate certain aspects of the marriage relationship
Enforceability Standards: Legal criteria that must be met for the agreement to be considered valid and enforceable in court
