Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In the Manders Decorating Company, Inc.. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, both employee and employer contributions may exist. Employee contributions, including elective deferrals, are typically 100% vested. But employer profit sharing or matching contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule.
Only the vested portion of employer contributions is divisible in a QDRO. It’s critical to confirm the vesting schedule with the plan administrator. For example, if your spouse has worked at Manders decorating company, Inc.. 401(k) profit sharing plan for three years, but full vesting occurs after five, only a portion of the employer contributions might be divisible.

