What to do if I sued my ex-boyfriend in small claims court for breaking a lease and won, however he has not paid?

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What to do if I sued my ex-boyfriend in small claims court for breaking a lease and won, however he has not paid?

I know where he works but not his mailing address, I have filed paperwork with the courts to have his wages garnished but only get undelivered mail and subsequent cancelled court dates because of this. How am I to get my money owed?

Asked on September 5, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you actually know where the person that you have a judgment against works, then you need to provide the presumed civil division of the sheriff's office with the actual address of the employer so that the wage garnishment can be properly served upon the employer.

If you know where the ex boyfriend banks, then you need to complete a notice of levy to have his bank accounts levied upon so that you can get the judgment against him satisfied. Part of the problem with litigation is collecting on the judgment once one receives a favorable award.


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