1. Employee vs. Employer Contributions
Participants typically contribute to their 401(k) through salary deferrals, which are fully theirs. However, employer contributions often come with a vesting schedule. If the spouse participating in the Jcc of Central Nj 401(k) Plan isn’t fully vested at the time of divorce, some of the account’s value may be off-limits for division.
- Fully vested amounts can be divided under a QDRO
- Unvested employer contributions may be forfeited if the participant leaves the job

