Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations that govern the tax implications of property transfers and settlements in divorce

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing retirement accounts and their division in divorce

QDRO Regulations: Qualified Domestic Relations Order regulations for the division of retirement benefits between divorcing spouses

State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing property ownership, transfer, and rights

State Trust Laws: State-specific regulations governing the creation, management, and execution of trusts

State Divorce Laws: State-specific statutes governing divorce proceedings, settlements, and property division

State Recording Requirements: State-specific requirements for recording deeds and property transfers with local authorities

State Marital Property Laws: Laws determining whether state follows community property or equitable distribution principles

Statute of Frauds: Legal doctrine requiring certain contracts and property transfers to be in writing

Rule Against Perpetuities: Common law principle limiting the duration of property interests in trust arrangements

Constructive Trust Principles: Legal doctrine that may impose trust obligations to prevent unjust enrichment

Deed Execution Requirements: State-specific requirements for proper execution of deeds, including witnessing and signing

Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules for notarizing deed documents and trust instruments

Transfer Tax Regulations: State and local laws governing taxes on property transfers, including potential exemptions for divorce