Employee vs. Employer Contributions
A common mistake is assuming all funds in a participant’s account are automatically divisible. That’s not always the case. The participant’s own contributions are typically 100% vested, but employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule. For example, if the participant hasn’t worked with Sage integration holdings, LLC 401(k) plan long enough to become fully vested, a portion of the employer match may not be available for division.
Also important: a QDRO must specify whether the division includes both employee and employer contributions and define what timeframe applies (e.g., account balance as of divorce date, separation date, or distribution date).

