Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) accounts are funded through employee deferrals and often, employer matching contributions. When dividing the Pmg Retirement Savings Plan, we look at:
- All contributions made during the marriage
- The cut-off date for division (usually the date of separation or divorce)
- Whether contributions were pre-tax (traditional) or after-tax (Roth)
Employer contributions—such as matching funds—may be subject to vesting schedules, which means they may not be 100% “owned” by the participant spouse at the time of divorce. Understanding and clearly stating which parts of the employer match are being awarded is vital.

