05/27/2026
Executive compensation can add layers of complexity to divorce that go far beyond traditional income considerations. Equity awards, deferred compensation, performance-based bonuses, and vesting schedules can blur the line between income and assets—directly influencing support calculations and overall financial outcomes. For wealth managers, valuation professionals, and other advisors of high-net-worth clients, understanding how these structures are evaluated in divorce is critical to properly advising your clients and understanding the scope of potential outcomes in their divorce.
In our latest article, Matrimonial Law Attorney Richard F. Iglar breaks down how executive compensation is treated, key valuation challenges, tax considerations, and how support may be structured around variable income.
Read more: https://www.skoloffwolfe.com/insights/executive-compensation-and-divorce/