1. Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) accounts like the Digidoc, Inc.. Dba Document Managers 401(k) Plan include employee contributions (your own paycheck deferrals) and often employer contributions. During divorce, both types are subject to division.
However, employer contributions in 401(k) plans are frequently tied to a vesting schedule—meaning they’re only fully “yours” after you’ve worked for the company for a certain number of years. When dividing this plan, it’s important to separate the vested and unvested portions. Only the vested portion can be assigned to the alternate payee.

