Employee and Employer Contributions
This plan (like many 401(k)s) likely includes both employee and employer matching or profit-sharing contributions. The QDRO must clearly identify:
- Whether the alternate payee receives a portion of only employee contributions, or both employee and employer contributions
- What date range is used to calculate the division (e.g., from marriage date to separation date)
Some profit-sharing contributions may not be consistent year-to-year, so reviewing yearly Statements and Plan Documents is crucial.

