Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA): Model law adopted by many U.S. states that provides uniform standards for creation, enforcement, and content of prenuptial agreements
State Marriage and Divorce Laws: State-specific legislation governing marriage formation, dissolution, and related property rights that affect the enforceability and content of prenuptial agreements
State Property Laws: Laws governing property rights, division, and characterization specific to each state, including community property vs. equitable distribution principles
State Contract Laws: General contract principles and requirements that apply to the formation and enforcement of prenuptial agreements as legal contracts
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - federal law governing retirement benefits and their treatment in prenuptial agreements
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting the tax implications and consequences of property division and transfers under prenuptial agreements
Federal Bankruptcy Laws: Legislation affecting how prenuptial agreements are treated in bankruptcy proceedings and their enforceability
Financial Disclosure Requirements: Legal requirement for full and fair disclosure of assets, liabilities, and income by both parties before executing a prenuptial agreement
Voluntary Execution Standards: Legal requirements ensuring agreements are entered into voluntarily and without duress, coercion, or undue influence
Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal principle prohibiting enforcement of agreements that are grossly unfair or one-sided at the time of execution or enforcement
Timing Requirements: State-specific rules regarding the minimum time required between presenting/signing the agreement and the wedding date
Independent Counsel Guidelines: Legal recommendations regarding separate legal representation for each party to ensure understanding and fairness
Due Process Requirements: Constitutional protections ensuring fair legal proceedings and enforcement of prenuptial agreements
Equal Protection Principles: Constitutional guarantees of equal treatment under the law in the context of prenuptial agreements
State Supreme Court Precedents: Binding case law from state supreme courts affecting the interpretation and enforcement of prenuptial agreements
Federal Court Decisions: Relevant federal court rulings that impact the validity and enforcement of prenuptial agreements across states
