UPAA: Uniform Premarital Agreement Act - A federal framework adopted by many states that provides guidelines for creation, modification and enforcement of prenuptial agreements
Federal Tax Laws: Federal regulations governing taxation aspects of property division, support obligations, and other financial arrangements in matrimonial agreements
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing retirement benefits and their treatment in matrimonial agreements
State Family Law Codes: State-specific laws governing marriage, divorce, and family matters that must be considered in matrimonial agreements
Property Division Laws: State laws determining whether the jurisdiction follows Community Property or Equitable Distribution principles in property division
State Contract Laws: General contract law principles specific to each state that govern the formation and enforcement of matrimonial agreements
State Estate Planning Laws: Laws governing inheritance rights, estate planning, and death benefits that may be affected by matrimonial agreements
Procedural Requirements: Legal requirements including independent counsel, financial disclosure, timing requirements, and proper execution formalities
Case Law Precedents: Relevant court decisions establishing precedents for enforcement, unconscionability, and interpretation of matrimonial agreements
Constitutional Principles: Fundamental constitutional rights including due process, equal protection, and right to contract that impact matrimonial agreements
