1. Distinction Between Employee and Employer Contributions
Typical 401(k) plans, like the Sourcehov Tax, LLC 401(k) Plan, include both employee deferrals and employer matching or profit-sharing contributions. QDROs must specify whether the alternate payee is receiving a share of both, and if so, in what proportion.
Employer contributions can be subject to a vesting schedule. If an employee hasn’t met certain service years by the time of divorce, part of their employer contributions may be unvested and subject to forfeiture. Your QDRO should clarify exactly what is to be divided—and that often requires detailed review of plan-specific documents.

