Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In the K. Kevin Neshat, D.d.s., M.d., P.a. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, contributions may include both employee deferrals (contributed from the employee’s paycheck) and employer contributions made at the company’s discretion. Employer contributions are often subject to vesting schedules, meaning an employee may not have full ownership until they’ve worked a certain number of years with the employer.
If you’re the alternate payee (non-employee spouse), you may only be entitled to the portion of the account that is “vested” as of the cutoff date defined in the divorce judgment. Any unvested employer contributions will typically be forfeited—and it’s vital for the QDRO to specify how to handle these.

