10/13/2026
Stock options are not the same as RSUs. And neither works like money sitting in a bank account.
For executives, compensation may vest over time, depend on continued employment, fluctuate with the market, or come with tax consequences that change what an asset is actually worth.
That is why executive compensation can become one of the more complicated parts of property division in divorce.
Before agreeing to how these assets should be handled, it helps to understand what was earned, when it was earned, when it vests, and what restrictions may apply.
See how stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation may be treated in a North Carolina divorce: https://doyledivorcelaw.com/blog/divorce-for-executives-raleigh/