Employee and Employer Contribution Splits
In 401(k) plans like the Trapp Cadillac Chevrolet, Inc.. 401(k) Plan, there are typically both employee contributions and employer matches. A common mistake is only dividing the portion the employee has funded themselves. A properly written QDRO should address:
- Employee salary deferrals made during the marriage
- Employer contributions (match or discretionary) made during the marriage
- Investment gains and losses on both
At PeacockQDROs, we recommend defining the marital portion based on a specific date (like the date of separation) and including all investment returns through the division date.

