1. Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In most 401(k) plans like the Kent Campa and Kate Incorporat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust, contributions come from two sources: the employee’s paycheck deferrals and employer-matching or profit-sharing contributions. A QDRO can divide both kinds of money, but you need to be specific.
Many agreements only mention a percentage split of the “account,” leaving it unclear whether employer contributions are included. It’s critical that the QDRO states whether both types of contributions are being divided.

