Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In most 401(k) plans like the Warren Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust, there are two main types of contributions:
- Employee deferrals — These are amounts deducted directly from the participant’s paycheck.
- Employer profit-sharing or match — These are contributions made by Warren Inc. as part of the plan’s profit sharing feature.
When drafting the QDRO, you must clarify whether the division applies to all sources of funds or only employee contributions. In most divorces, the order divides the full account balance—including both employee and employer contributions—as of a specific valuation date.

