1. Handling Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) plans typically include a combination of employee deferrals and employer matching contributions. When dividing an account, the QDRO must define whether the alternate payee (usually the ex-spouse) receives a share of:
- Just employee contributions (plus earnings)
- Both employee and employer contributions
The Loganvile Christian Academy, Inc. 401(k) Plan likely includes employer contributions that are subject to a vesting schedule—which brings us to the next point.

