Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) plans often include both employee deferrals and employer contributions (such as matches). When dividing the Maval Industries, LLC 401(k) Plan, it’s important to determine whether employer contributions are partially or fully vested. Contributions not yet vested may be subject to forfeiture and can’t be divided.
Many plans use graded vesting schedules—such as 20% per year of service—so make sure the participant’s length of employment is known. The QDRO should clearly state whether the division is of all vested balances or only specific contributions.

