Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In a 401(k) plan like the Metro Chicken of Pompano Beach 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust, account balances typically include both employee deferrals and employer profit-sharing contributions.
When drafting a QDRO, the non-participant spouse (alternate payee) is usually entitled to a share of only those benefits earned during the marriage. Employer contributions can vary year to year, and it’s critical to determine what portion was deposited during the marriage. That’s something we confirm carefully as part of the QDRO process.

