1. Dividing Contributions
Profit sharing plans include both employee and employer contributions. When drafting a QDRO for the Manning Building Supplies, Inc.. Profit Sharing Plan, the order must specify:
- Whether to divide the total account balance or only a portion
- If the division includes employer contributions
- Whether investment gains and losses apply from the date of division to the date of distribution
If a participant only contributed to the plan for a few years before the divorce, unvested employer contributions may not be divided. Understanding the plan’s vesting schedule is critical.

