Employee and Employer Contributions
Dividing a 401(k) often involves both the employee’s contributions and any employer matching. The Peregrine Technologies 401(k) Plan likely includes employer contributions that may be subject to a vesting schedule. A good QDRO should:
- Clarify whether the alternate payee receives a share of employer contributions
- Address how unvested benefits are treated (typically, only vested balances are split)
- Include instructions on how forfeitures are handled if the employee leaves the company before full vesting

