Employee and Employer Contributions
The plan likely includes both employee deferrals and matching employer contributions. QDROs can award any portion of the participant’s balance, but it’s important to specify whether the order includes:
- Only employee contributions
- Both employee and employer contributions (subject to vesting)
The QDRO should also specify how the division is calculated—by a fixed dollar amount or percentage. Percentages are more common and easier to administer, especially if the account fluctuates in value.

