State-Specific Family Law: Primary state legislation governing divorce proceedings, including state-specific requirements and local court procedures. Each state maintains its own family law statutes that must be considered.

Property Division Laws: Laws governing the division of marital assets, including distinction between community property and equitable distribution states, definitions of marital and separate property.

Federal Laws: Key federal regulations including ERISA for pension/retirement accounts, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), and relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Code for tax implications.

Rights Protection: Legal requirements ensuring protection of individual rights, including due process requirements, full disclosure obligations, and right to legal counsel.

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental contract law elements including capacity to contract, voluntary execution, consideration, and unconscionability standards that apply to divorce waivers.

Spousal Support Laws: State-specific regulations governing alimony, including modification rights, duration rules, and calculation methods.

Child-Related Matters: Legislation pertaining to child support guidelines, custody rights, and the best interests of the child standards, when children are involved in the divorce.