Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications of property division, asset transfers, and alimony payments in divorce settlements
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing the division of retirement accounts and pension benefits in divorce
Social Security Regulations: Federal rules regarding the division and claiming of social security benefits in relation to divorce settlements
Military Benefits Regulations: Federal laws governing the division of military benefits, pensions, and privileges in divorce cases involving service members
State Family Law Code: State-specific statutes governing divorce, property division, and settlement agreements
State Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether property is divided according to community property or equitable distribution principles
State Alimony Laws: State-specific regulations governing spousal support/alimony calculations and duration
State Retirement Benefits Laws: State-specific rules for dividing retirement benefits and pension plans in divorce
Settlement Agreement Requirements: State-specific requirements for the validity and enforceability of marital settlement agreements
Procedural Requirements: State-specific filing procedures, notarization requirements, and financial disclosure obligations
State Case Law: Relevant state court decisions and precedents affecting property settlements and agreement interpretation
Federal Case Law: Federal court decisions impacting property division and settlement agreement enforcement across states
