Federal Family Law Act: Primary federal legislation governing family law matters in the United States, providing framework for domestic relations

Child Support Enforcement Act: Federal law establishing guidelines for child support enforcement and collection across state lines

UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act - Establishes jurisdiction guidelines for child custody matters across states

DOMA: Defense of Marriage Act - Federal law affecting marriage definitions and recognition across states

VAWA: Violence Against Women Act - Federal protections for victims of domestic violence that may affect custody and living arrangements

State Family Law Statutes: State-specific laws governing family matters, which vary by jurisdiction and take precedence in many domestic relations cases

State Child Support Guidelines: State-specific mathematical formulas and requirements for calculating child support obligations

State Custody Laws: State-specific regulations governing child custody arrangements and visitation rights

Property Distribution Laws: State laws determining how marital property is divided (community property or equitable distribution)

Local Court Rules: Specific procedural requirements and formatting guidelines set by local courts for domestic relations affidavits

Documentation Requirements: Required forms, supporting documents, and verification procedures for filing domestic relations affidavits

Income Disclosure Requirements: Specific requirements for reporting all sources of income, including employment, benefits, and other revenue streams

Asset Disclosure Requirements: Requirements for listing all assets, including real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, and investments

Health Insurance Regulations: Requirements for disclosure of health insurance coverage for all parties, especially children

Privacy Regulations: Federal and state laws governing the protection of personal identifiers and sensitive information in court documents