Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) contributions come from two sources: the employee’s paycheck and the employer’s match or discretionary contributions. Not all employer contributions are immediately vested. For the Jetzero 401(k) Plan, it’s important to assess:
- How much of the employer match has vested as of the date of divorce
- Whether unvested amounts should be excluded from the division
Typically, only vested balances are eligible for division. However, a well-drafted QDRO can address what happens if additional vesting occurs before the order is processed.

