Employee and Employer Contribution Divisions
In a QDRO, both the employee contributions and any employer matching contributions made during the marriage may be subject to division. However, employer contributions often come with a vesting schedule, which means not all funds shown in the account are “owned” by the participant yet. If contributions are not vested, they may be forfeited depending on when employment ends.
When dividing a 401(k) like the Pacific Fibre Products, Inc.. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, we ensure the QDRO clearly defines how both vested and non-vested portions are handled. Some clients choose to divide only the vested amount; others wait until full vesting occurs so the marital share can be fairly calculated.

