How can a court find out where I work?

Answer by  bigwig (654)

Your address is probably part of a public record. For example, when you pay your property taxes or income taxes, your address is required. The government keeps track of this information and can look it up.

Answer by  Jimbob (2275)

Courts often have your social security number and date of birth, as well as legal name. So when you sign up for a job you release this information.

Answer by  mb (5482)

If you work for cash "i. e. under the table" they won't know. However, if your employer is reputable they will have to keep tax records for the IRS. The courts have only to make a request to information to the IRS and they will have all of your documented work experience.

Answer by  Mary (2095)

Most frequently, it is because someone submits the information, like a company you owe money or an ex-spouse, to the court and the court verifies the information provided.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

You sign W-4 forms when you start a new job somewhere. Those are filed with the government. So they have those records in their computer and can find out where you're working. If you're working off the books all they have to do is ask around town, someone will spill the beans on you.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The court can review state and local tax records to determine your place of employment. This is a frequent practice in child support cases and court judgments.