How can an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) impact divorce proceedings?

ESPP shares purchased during the marriage are typically included in property division, but ongoing benefits from the plan are usually not shared. The impact of an ESPP is often limited to shares bought during the marriage, as the plan may provide future benefits that are considered post-divorce income.

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Balance Sheet

Learn about a balance sheet and how it can help you in the property division analysis.

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Employer Incentives

Walk through various considerations when valuing and dividing or buying out employer incentives, like bonuses or stock options.

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Property Division Introduction

Property division is one of the two financial categories addressed in divorce, focusing on the division of assets and liabilities, including real estate, debts, financial accounts, investments, automobiles and personal possessions.

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Property Division Legal Overview

Learn about property division law generally and key differences between community property states and equitable division states.

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How can an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) impact divorce proceedings?

Balance Sheet

Employer Incentives

Property Division Introduction

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