Government tax lien is one in which a lien is held against a property to ensure payment of taxes. What this does is guarantee that even if the house is sold, the delinquent taxes on the property will be paid. Government liens can be placed for a variety of reasons including property taxes owed. It varies from state to state but after a given time, if the taxes are not paid, the property may be sold by the government to collect the taxes owed. Income tax, estate tax and gift taxes are also in... Read More

In the past, grandparents and other relatives were often disregarded in the child custody process. Even though grandparents often have a very strong emotional bond with their grandchildren, they were overlooked from a legal standpoint and often suffered as a result of lingering enmity on the part of the non-related parent in the aftermath of a divorce. Today, however, the situation has shifted. In many states, special custody laws have now... Read More