1. Employee and Employer Contributions
The QDRO should specify whether the alternate payee is receiving a share of:
- Employee contributions (amounts the participant deferred from paycheck)
- Employer contributions (match or profit-sharing)
Employer contributions must be treated carefully, as they may be subject to a vesting schedule. Only vested amounts can typically be included in the division. If a participant isn’t 100% vested at the time of divorce, some benefits may be forfeited if the employee later leaves the company.

