Uniform Mediation Act: Federal legislation that provides uniform rules for mediation proceedings, including confidentiality provisions and mediator privileges
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting property transfers, alimony, child support, and dependency exemptions in separation agreements
COBRA Regulations: Federal law governing continuation of health insurance coverage after separation/divorce
Social Security Regulations: Federal rules regarding division and eligibility of social security benefits for separated spouses
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing pension and retirement benefits division in separation
QDRO Regulations: Qualified Domestic Relations Orders rules for dividing retirement accounts and pension benefits
State Family Law Statutes: State-specific laws governing family matters, divorce, and separation requirements
State Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether community property or equitable distribution principles apply
State Child Custody Guidelines: State-specific rules and standards for determining child custody and visitation arrangements
State Support Guidelines: State regulations for calculating child support and alimony/spousal support
State Mediation Requirements: State-specific rules governing mediation process, mediator qualifications, and procedural requirements
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including separation agreements, must be in writing to be enforceable
Contract Law Principles: Basic contract formation and enforcement rules affecting validity of separation agreements
Jurisdiction Rules: Laws determining which courts have authority to enforce and modify the separation agreement
Confidentiality Laws: Regulations governing privacy and confidentiality of mediation communications and agreement terms
