Employee and Employer Contributions
One of the first tasks in a QDRO is to identify which part of the plan balance is subject to division. Most plans include both employee and employer contributions. Each contribution type must be addressed separately:
- Employee Contributions: These are usually fully vested from day one and easier to divide.
- Employer Contributions: These often come with a vesting schedule. Unvested amounts may not be available to divide depending on the employee’s service length at the time of divorce.

