For Atlassian employees
Quarterly vesting means a new prenup question every three months
At most companies, RSUs vest once a year. At Atlassian, they vest every quarter. That means four moments each year where shares move from unvested to vested, and each one raises the same question: when was this equity earned, and how should it be treated in a marriage?
$5,000 flat fee per couple. No payment to start.
Four vests per year
The quarterly cadence that makes Atlassian equity different
Most tech companies vest RSUs annually or on a 4-year cliff. Atlassian delivers shares every quarter after an initial cliff, which means you accumulate vested shares faster and the line between pre-marital and marital grants blurs more frequently.
January vesting event
A portion of RSUs from your initial grant and any refresh grants vest. If you married in December, this January vest reflects shares granted for work that may predate the marriage.
April vesting event
Another quarterly tranche arrives. By now you may have RSUs vesting from two or three overlapping grant years simultaneously.
July vesting event
Refresh grants from your most recent performance cycle begin vesting alongside older grants. Each has its own grant date and time horizon.
October vesting event
The final quarterly vest of the year. Shares granted years ago finish vesting while newer grants still have years remaining.
Why quarterly matters: With annual vesting, there is one clear moment each year to categorize. With quarterly vesting, you have four. If you marry between vest dates, some shares in the very next quarter may reflect a grant made years before the marriage. A prenup can establish the rule once, and it applies cleanly to every subsequent vest.
Common scenarios
What a prenup addresses for Atlassian equity
RSUs granted before the marriage that vest during the marriage
These shares were granted for work you performed before the wedding. Even though they vest after you marry, they reflect pre-marital effort. A prenup can describe how grant date versus vest date is handled.
Refresh grants awarded during the marriage
Annual refresh grants received while married are tied to work performed during the marriage. Your prenup can address these differently from pre-marital grants.
RSUs that overlap a relocation under Team Anywhere
If you move between states or countries during vesting, rules for dividing property differ from state to state. Your attorney can review how relocation timing affects equity treatment.
Stock price appreciation between grant and vest
Atlassian shares may appreciate significantly between the grant date and the vest date. A prenup can address whether appreciation on pre-marital grants during the marriage is treated differently.
How it works
Three steps to a prenup built for RSU compensation
Walk through your compensation
Neptune's guided intake asks about your RSU grants, vesting schedule, refresh cadence, and any other equity or assets. Both partners complete the process in their own time.
Each partner connects with their own attorney
Two separate, independent attorneys review your situation. Each one represents only one partner, which supports a fair agreement when one person has significantly more equity exposure.
Receive a prenup that addresses your vesting schedule
Your drafting attorney creates an agreement that describes how pre-marital grants, refresh grants, and future equity are treated. Turnaround is typically around 3 to 4 weeks when both partners use Neptune attorneys.
Transparent pricing
$5,000
per couple, flat fee
$3,000 drafting attorney + $2,000 reviewing attorney. No payment to get started. Rush pricing applies when the wedding is within 45 days.
Questions from Atlassian employees
I have 4 overlapping RSU grants vesting quarterly. How does a prenup handle that?
A prenup can describe how each grant is treated based on its grant date. Shares granted before the marriage are characterized differently from those granted after, regardless of when they vest. With quarterly vesting, you may have pre-marital and marital grants delivering shares in the same quarter. Your attorney can help you build a framework that accounts for multiple overlapping vintages.
My partner also works at Atlassian. Does that complicate things?
Dual-Atlassian couples are straightforward in principle. Each partner has their own RSU grants with their own grant dates and vesting schedules. A prenup can describe how each person keeps equity granted before the marriage as separate, while addressing how grants received during the marriage are treated. Two independent attorneys (one for each partner) review the full picture.
We are relocating under Team Anywhere. Does the move matter?
Where you live can affect how equity is treated by default if there is no prenup. Rules for dividing property differ from state to state, and some states treat marital assets differently than others. A prenup can set clear terms regardless of where you live, and a governing law clause can specify which rules apply even if you relocate.
What about my Atlassian 401(k) and ESPP contributions?
Retirement account contributions made during the marriage are often treated as marital property by default, depending on the state. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan similarly uses marital income to acquire shares. A prenup can address how both are treated. Your attorney can review what applies in your situation.
How long does the Neptune process take?
When both partners use Neptune attorneys, turnaround is typically around 3 to 4 weeks. No payment is required to start. The flat fee of $5,000 per couple covers two independent attorneys, one for each partner.