If the infection is uncomplicated, it will typically last for 7-21 days, depending on the particular disease agent with 7 to 10 days being average duration of illness. During this entire time, the cat will potentially be infectious to other cats.
Here, you would do well to consult a tax advisor before getting hit, if this is the law in your state. Other aspect of asset seizing is the seizing of bank accounts, other assets like a car or worthwhile collectibles, and the like. Some states allow the garnishing of wages, while some states prohibit it. Another idea put forth was to try a short sale or put up your property for sale for at least the amount you owe.
[MCL 600.2559(1)(i)] For sale of property seized under an order for the seizure of property 9, fees allowed are 7 percent of the first $8,000 in receipts and 3 percent of any receipts exceeding the first $7,000.