1. Pre-Tax vs. Roth Contributions
Traditional 401(k) contributions are made before taxes. Any funds distributed from those accounts will be subject to regular income tax when withdrawn. Roth 401(k) contributions, on the other hand, are made with after-tax dollars and may be withdrawn tax-free (if certain conditions are met). Your QDRO should specify if the alternate payee gets a portion of one, both, or a proportional split.
Be sure to address whether the division applies across both account types. If not, specify exactly which parts of the plan are being divided.

