1. Employee vs. Employer Contributions
The Thomi Company 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan may include both employee salary deferrals and employer profit-sharing contributions. When dividing benefits, it’s crucial to indicate whether the QDRO applies to:
- Only employee contributions
- Only employer contributions
- Or both
Many QDROs divide all contributions as of a specific cut-off date (usually the date of separation or divorce judgment), but leaving this vague can lead to rejected orders or inequitable results.

