Employee vs. Employer Contributions
A common mistake we see is assuming all account balances are subject to division. Many employer contributions are subject to a vesting schedule. If your spouse (the plan participant) leaves the company before becoming fully vested, some of those funds may be forfeited and never become payable—even if you assigned them in your QDRO.
This is why it’s important to specify in your order whether you’re dividing the account balance as of a specific date or only what is vested—and how to handle any forfeitures or gains on unvested funds. At PeacockQDROs, we help ensure your order clearly addresses these issues upfront.

