Cannot collect on a judgement

[wabeasley]

I loaned money to a relative. She refused to pay it back, so I took her to court and won a judgement. I waited the appropriate time and filed a writ of garnishment and when it was returned it stated that she did not make enough money for me to garnish her wages. I believe her employer altered her pay record to show same. I need my money, please someone help me, I have bills to pay, and a child to support. I have tried calling legal aid but they don't answer the phone and when I leave a message no one calls back, I cannot afford an attorney. BTW I live in Kentucky if that makes a difference when it comes to the laws.

PS: I am pretty sure she has gotten her stimulus check and her taxes back, so I know she just outright refuses to pay.

 

[wabeasley]

Can no one offer any advise at all? I really need some help here.

 

[JohnMacek]

How sure are you that the debtor was making enough to have his/her wages attached?

I would research your state law regarding the employer's liability for failure to withhold and wages to the levying officer, then send the employer a certified letter citing their possible liability, that you believe funds should have been withheld, and that you request to see the employment/payroll records of the debtor for the past three years. Their are under no legal obligation to provide any of the above without a subpoena, but you might scare them enough to do so voluntarily.
Or, you could get a subpoena duces tecum, dig through all of the employee's payroll records and try to prove that funds should have been withheld, and then bring an action against the employer.