Employee and Employer Contribution Division
A 401(k) plan like this one typically includes both employee contributions (from an employee’s salary) and potentially employer matching or discretionary contributions. A proper QDRO should clearly state how both of these types of contributions are to be divided—usually by a percentage or a specific dollar amount. If only marital contributions are being split, specify whether the division applies from the date of marriage to the date of separation, or to another valuation date.

