Stock Awards

May 4, 2023

Are you going through a divorce and wondering what will happen to any stock awards you or your spouse have been awarded?

In many cases, you or your spouse may have received stock awards from an employer. Those shares will vest over a period of years as opposed to all at once. What happens to the stock awards that vest after a divorce complaint has been filed if the vesting depends upon you or your spouse’s efforts on the job after the filing?

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How Are Stock Awards Settled?

In order for a stockholder to seek to retain all of their stock in a divorce, the stock award must have been made for services performed after the complaint for divorce was filed, for future services, and not as a deferred compensation for prior efforts. 

Understanding the Stock Award

If you have stock awards, or you believe your spouse has them, you should find out if the stock was intended to vest due to future services and not prior services. You will need to consult the stock plan to find out if the stock grants were designed to maintain a long-term interest of the employee in the overall success of the company. You may even need to obtain information from a supervisor directly.

Contact Rigden Lieberman

Determining the intention of your or your spouse’s stock awards and how this relates to your divorce can be very fact sensitive. Rigden Lieberman is here to assist; contact us today.

By Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden

Alexandra “Lexie” Rigden understands that family law clients face unique challenges mentally, emotionally, and financially. Rigden, Lieberman & Mignogna, P.A. handles all stages of family law litigation, including trials, emergency court motions, as well as pre and post judgment applications. Every case is different, and Lexie Rigden & Ronald G. Lieberman will work to achieve the best outcome for clients whether it involves litigation or settlement. Request a consultation to discuss your case further.

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