1. Employee and Employer Contributions
In the Advanced Radiology Solutions 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, you’ll likely see two account components: employee salary deferrals and employer contributions. It’s common to see plans where the employee is fully vested in their contributions but must meet a vesting schedule for the employer’s contributions. This becomes a heated issue in divorce—especially if employer contributions haven’t fully vested by the date of division or separation.
Tip: Make sure your QDRO language clearly states whether the alternate payee is entitled only to vested amounts or also to any share of unvested contributions that vest later. We guide clients through this decision carefully to avoid surprises down the line.

