Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Federal law governing immigration and citizenship requirements that may affect the foreign spouse's status and rights in the United States
International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA): Federal regulations concerning international marriages, including disclosure requirements and protections for foreign spouses
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Provisions: Remaining federal provisions affecting marriage recognition and interstate marriage rights
Uniform Foreign Money-Judgments Recognition Act: Federal framework for recognizing and enforcing foreign monetary judgments in the United States
Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA): State-specific adoption of uniform laws governing prenuptial agreements, including formation, content, and enforcement requirements
State Marriage and Divorce Laws: Local state regulations governing marriage, divorce, and property division that may affect prenuptial agreement terms
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations regarding property division (community property or equitable distribution) that influence agreement terms
State Contract Laws: Local state requirements for valid contract formation, including capacity, consideration, and enforcement
International Treaties: Relevant international agreements affecting marriage, property rights, and contract enforcement across borders
Foreign Country Marriage Laws: Legal requirements and restrictions from the foreign spouse's home country that may affect the agreement's validity
Document Translation Requirements: Legal requirements for translating the agreement into the foreign spouse's native language for validity
International Property Rights: Laws governing property ownership and transfer across international boundaries
Financial Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory complete disclosure of assets, liabilities, and financial obligations for both parties
Independent Legal Counsel Requirement: Need for separate legal representation for each spouse to ensure agreement validity
Execution Timing Requirements: State-specific requirements for minimum time between agreement signing and marriage ceremony
Notarization and Authentication: Legal requirements for document verification, including potential need for apostille or international authentication
Choice of Law Provisions: Specifications regarding which jurisdiction's laws will govern the agreement interpretation and enforcement
Jurisdiction Clauses: Determination of which courts have authority to hear disputes related to the agreement
Public Policy Considerations: Ensuring agreement terms don't violate public policy in either jurisdiction to maintain enforceability
International Enforcement Mechanisms: Procedures and requirements for enforcing the agreement across international borders
