[Onedark1]

Like Dontaylorj said in the post above, there is usually a period where the party can pay the amount and obtain the property back. My co-worker says that some states count in the days not paid as well, which sounds like what could have happened in your cousin's case. Like everyone has said, it really depends on the state. I will try to ask the JAG here on the AF base where I work, to see if he can help out. Nobody likes to see anyone lose their home (at least nobody I know), so if we all work on it, somebody should know someone who can assist...