Dividing Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) plans like the S.w. Rodgers Co.., Inc.. 401(k)/profit Sharing Plan typically include elective deferrals (the employee’s direct contributions) and employer profit-sharing or matching contributions. When dividing these assets through a QDRO, you can:
- Split the total balance as of a specific date (e.g., date of divorce)
- Divide only certain account types or contributions (e.g., no employer match)
- Specify percentage vs. flat-dollar awards
Be strategic here. If the plan has significant employer contributions that aren’t fully vested, that can affect what the alternate payee actually receives.

