1. Employee and Employer Contributions
Most 401(k) plans, including the Central Jersey Property Maintenance 401(k), have two main funding sources:
- Employee contributions (usually 100% vested immediately)
- Employer contributions (subject to a vesting schedule)
Only the vested portion of employer contributions can be divided. If your divorce occurs before the participant is fully vested, your QDRO may include language to clarify what happens to any unvested funds that later become vested. This is especially important when dealing with a plan from a General Business entity that may have customized vesting rules.

