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What if my spouse contests the divorce?
A contested divorce is when one spouse does not want to get divorced or the spouses do not agree on the terms of the divorce. For example, you might not agree on child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, or property division. In a contested divorce, the court (or judge) will try to get you both to agree. Otherwise, the court may decide for you.
Know Your Rights: If your landlord wants you to leave
Five key things to know and do if your landlord wants you to leave
What to do if you receive a 14-day rent demand
If you didn't pay your rent on time the landlord may deliver a 14-Day Rent Demand. This is an official notice that you must pay your rent before the 14 days are up, or the landlord may take you to court. Do not ignore the notice! You do not have to move out that day. Your landlord cannot force you out of the home, change the locks, or remove your personal property, but they can take you to court to collect your rent.
What to do if you receive a 14-day eviction notice
A 14-day Notice of Eviction and warrant of eviction is the last notice before an officer (marshal, sheriff, or constable) comes to remove you from your home. If you get a 14-day Notice of Eviction, you will be evicted unless you ask the Court in writing to stop or delay the eviction.