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State-Specific Laws: Core state legislation governing prenuptial agreements, including the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) where adopted, and state-specific requirements for validity and enforceability

Written Agreement Requirement: Legal requirement that the prenuptial agreement must be in writing and properly executed to be valid

Voluntary Execution: Requirement that both parties must enter into the agreement voluntarily and without duress or coercion

Financial Disclosure: Requirement for full and fair disclosure of all financial assets, liabilities, and income by both parties

Independent Legal Counsel: Recommendation for both parties to have independent legal representation to ensure fairness and enforceability

Execution Timing: Requirement for reasonable timing in signing the agreement, avoiding last-minute execution that could suggest duress

Federal Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code implications affecting taxation of assets and transfers between spouses

ERISA Regulations: Federal laws governing retirement accounts and their treatment in prenuptial agreements

Social Security Considerations: Federal regulations regarding Social Security benefits and their treatment in marital agreements

Constitutional Requirements: Due process, equal protection, and right to contract considerations under the U.S. Constitution

Legal Precedents: Relevant state and federal court decisions affecting the interpretation and enforcement of prenuptial agreements

Prohibited Provisions: Restrictions on including terms related to child custody/support, provisions against public policy, unconscionable terms, or provisions encouraging divorce