Employee vs. Employer Contributions
Employee contributions are always 100% vested and belong to the participant. However, employer contributions—such as profit sharing or matching contributions—may be subject to a vesting schedule. If your spouse is not fully vested, only the vested portion of the employer funds are available for division.
This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of 401(k) QDROs. Just because a statement shows a total balance does not mean that full amount is divisible. If your divorce decree calls for a 50/50 split of the plan, the QDRO must specify what is actually subject to division. We help ensure that what gets awarded is legitimately available under the plan terms.

