Employee and Employer Contributions
Like most 401(k) plans, participant accounts under the Selective Enterprises, Inc.. 401(k) Psp likely include:
- Employee deferrals (contributions taken from paychecks)
- Employer contributions or matching amounts
These two types of contributions must be handled differently in the QDRO if vesting or matching varies. It’s common for employer contributions to be subject to vesting schedules, while employee contributions are always 100% vested.
If the divorce occurs before your spouse is fully vested in the plan’s employer contributions, the unvested portion may not be available to divide. We help you account for that by pursuing only what’s legally and practically recoverable and drafting the QDRO to preserve any post-decree vesting rights when appropriate.

