Employee and Employer Contributions
The Prn & Vrs 401(k) Plan likely includes both employee deferrals and employer-matching contributions. These are treated differently in QDROs, especially if the employer contributions are subject to a vesting schedule. Generally, only vested funds can be divided.
It’s critical to determine what portion of the plan is vested and available for division at the time of the divorce or QDRO. Many plans allow division of account balances as of a specific date (e.g., the date of divorce, date of separation, or the date the QDRO is approved).

