The Executive Compensation Handbook: Stock Option Awards, Restricted Stock Grants, Cash Bonuses, Incentives and Other Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation in Divorce - Kristi Anderson Wells

The Executive Compensation Handbook: Stock Option Awards, Restricted Stock Grants, Cash Bonuses, Incentives and Other Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation in Divorce Kristi Anderson Wells ISBN 9781641052191

For family lawyers handling divorce cases involving executive compensation, the variety of plans, bonuses, and contractual arrangements can be overwhelming. This book provides an indispensable roadmap to one of the most complex financial aspects of divorce, offering practical guidance on identifying, understanding, negotiating, and dividing executive compensation assets. Because these arrangements are notoriously intricate, the book highlights common pitfalls while equipping practitioners with the background needed to clearly explain the issues to clients and the court.

Executive compensation may take many forms, including stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units, phantom stock, stock appreciation rights, long-term and short-term incentive plans, cash bonuses, supplemental executive retirement plans, and numerous other arrangements. This guide focuses on executive compensation structures that fall within the category of nonqualified deferred compensation, helping family law practitioners navigate the unique legal, financial, and tax issues these assets present.

Topics covered in The Executive Compensation Handbook include:

• The most common forms of executive compensation

• Where to locate essential plan and compensation information

• Determining what constitutes property

• Distinguishing separate from marital property

• Valuation methods

• Strategies for dividing executive compensation assets

• Using executive compensation for support and income determinations

• Tax considerations

• Practical drafting tips and techniques

Designed as an accessible reference, this handbook assists family lawyers in gathering information, negotiating settlements, dividing executive compensation plans, and drafting separation agreements and financial disclosures. It is also a valuable resource for family court judges evaluating executive compensation in dissolution or legal separation proceedings, as well as for legal staff responsible for collecting documentation, preparing discovery requests, and drafting initial disclosure materials.

The Executive Compensation Handbook: Stock Option Awards, Restricted Stock Grants, Cash Bonuses, Incentives and Other Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation in Divorce Kristi Anderson Wells ISBN 9781641052191, 978-1641052191 & 9781641052207

Authors
Kristi Anderson Wells
Jon Eric Stuebner