If your boss was the company's owner, it is not impossible that the assets or accounts with which he would have paid you have been frozen by court order--particularly if the business had been a sole proprietorship (i.e. there was no separate legal entity, like a corporation ("inc.") or limited liability company ("LLC")), and therefore the business's assets were his personal assets).However, it is not necessarily the case that you can't do anything. You have a legitimate claim on these assets; you may therefore seek to intervene in the divorce proceeding as an interested party, or otherwise bring a legal action seeking a court order directing that you be paid your monies. You should consult with an attorney about how you may be able to intervene. (And note: if the boss is lying and his assets are not frozen, this will quickly come out with an attorney's assistance and you can take the appropriate action, such as simploy suing him for the money.)