Employee and Employer Contribution Division
Employee contributions are straightforward. They are the employee’s money, and 100% is usually eligible to be divided. However, employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule, meaning they aren’t “owned” by the employee until certain years of service are reached. In this plan from Floyd blinsky trucking, Inc.., we’d need to review the summary plan description to confirm the vesting rules.
When preparing the QDRO, it’s critical to account for this. You may only be able to divide vested balances—unvested balances would be forfeited by the participant if they leave the employer prematurely.

