Employee and Employer Contribution Division
One key thing a good QDRO does is clarify what’s being divided. In most 401(k) plans—including the Bob Hook Chevrolet, Inc.. Retirement Savings Plan —employees make their own contributions, and employers may match those contributions up to a certain percentage.
This means the QDRO should address both:
- The account balance funded by the employee’s deferrals
- Any employer contributions made on their behalf
It’s also smart to specify whether the division applies as of a certain date (like the date of separation) or whether market gains and losses should apply. Each choice leads to different financial outcomes for the parties involved.

