State-Specific Family Laws: Core state legislation governing divorce proceedings, including property division rules (community property vs. equitable distribution), state-specific requirements for separation agreements, and state rules regarding child custody and support
Federal Tax Laws - Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax implications of divorce, including filing status changes, dependency exemptions, and tax treatment of property transfers and support payments
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing the division of retirement accounts and pension benefits in divorce
QDRO Regulations: Qualified Domestic Relations Orders regulations for the division of qualified retirement plans and pension benefits
UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act establishing jurisdiction for child custody matters across state lines
State Child Support Guidelines: State-specific guidelines and calculations for determining appropriate child support amounts and payment structures
State Property Laws: Laws governing the classification, valuation, and division of marital and separate property, including real estate and personal property
Contract Law Principles: Basic contract requirements including consideration, capacity, voluntary execution, and enforcement mechanisms for private agreements
Domestic Violence Laws: State and federal laws addressing domestic violence, including protection orders and their impact on custody and property arrangements
Banking and Financial Regulations: Laws governing the division and transfer of financial accounts, investments, and other monetary assets during divorce
