Vesting Schedules and Unvested Funds
One important issue with any corporate 401(k) plan is vesting. Employees typically become “vested” in employer contributions over time. If a participant isn’t 100% vested, any unvested portion at the time of divorce will not be available to the non-employee spouse.
So if the Indue Sales & Services, Inc.. 401(k) Plan includes a five-year cliff or graded schedule, it’s critical to verify how much of the employer match is fully vested when the marriage ends or the QDRO is filed.

