Knowing What You’re Entitled To
For 401(k) plans like the Jbc Express Corporation 401(k) Plan, both the employee and employer typically contribute. A QDRO needs to clearly state how those contributions are being divided. You may receive:
- A flat dollar amount
- A percentage of the account balance as of a specific date (often the date of separation or divorce)
- Gains or losses associated with that share
It’s important to clarify whether you’re receiving a share of the account’s total balance or just the portions that were vested at that time. That leads to our next topic—vesting.

