1. Employee vs. Employer Contributions
The QDRO should clarify whether it includes just the employee’s contributions or also any employer match. Some employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule, which means the employee might not own 100% of the match at the time of divorce.
For example, if your spouse’s employer contributions are 60% vested at the time of divorce, only that 60% is available for division. The QDRO should also outline what happens if the vesting percentage increases later—will the alternate payee receive the rest when it vests, or not?

