1. Employee vs. Employer Contributions
The account may include both employee and employer contributions. It’s important to note that while employee contributions are always 100% vested, employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule. Unvested employer contributions cannot be divided in a QDRO—they are forfeited if the employee leaves before meeting the plan’s vesting requirements. If you were counting on splitting those funds, check the most recent benefit statement for the vested balance.

