Employee and Employer Contributions
Employee contributions are typically 100% vested. Employer contributions, however, may be subject to a vesting schedule. Each plan has its own rules. If the participant has not met the required years of service, a portion of those employer contributions could be forfeited and unavailable for division in the QDRO.
It’s important to request a breakdown of account balances at the relevant valuation date—often the date of separation or divorce—so you can determine what’s available for division.

