Employee and Employer Contribution Division
A participant in this type of plan likely contributed a portion of every paycheck into the plan, either as a traditional 401(k) contribution (pre-tax) or Roth deferral (after-tax). The company may have also added employer contributions—either as a fixed match or a profit-sharing percentage.
In divorce, both types of contributions can be divided, but it’s important to specify each type in the QDRO instructions. A broad order that says “50% of the account” may not be clear enough, especially if there are sub-accounts with different tax treatments.

