Can a lawyer accept a divorce decree settlement (already stamped by the court) pursuit on contingency?

It depends what the purpose is. Usually you cannot accept domestic cases on a contingency basis, and I don't recommend, even if it is a collection...

THE MOTHER OF MY 6 YEAR OLD LIVES IN VIRGINIA. I LIVE IN MARYLAND. WE HAVE JOINT CUSTODY BUT I HAVE PHYSICAL CUSTODY.

You did not indicate if the Order is a Maryland order. If it is, I suggest that you file a Motion to modify custody. Presuming that you have a...

There is not a legal document that can be entered into Court. Testimony has to be provided in order to obtain the divorce. It is possible in some...

Does primary physical custody overrides sole legal custody ?

The question you asked, does not have a clear answer. Higher for what purpose? Physical custody has to do with child support. Legal custody has...

I won a contemp order against my husband for not paying the 50% of our son's medical bills.

It depends on the language in the Court order. Was the order a finding of contempt with a purge? If so, traditionally the Order provides for...

Can child care costs be factored into the child support calculations if the parent receiving child support is in university?

Unfortunately, based on statute, the answer is No if you are in Maryland. I know, because as a legislator I attempted to have the law changed, and...

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Warrant issued in 2004 or failure to appear in Maryland..Charge: paraphernalia (pipe) How can this be cleared up? Cant get a job

You will need to have the warrant recalled. There are several ways to do so, but I recommend contacting either the public defender in the County...

Can my wife take my kids out of state.

If you have been separated with the intent not to reconcile, I would suggest that you file Petition for a Limited Divorce and ask the Court to...

Is this grounds for a divoice? Do we have to wait a certain period of time before doing so?

Unless there is proof of adultery following your husband's visits to these sights, you do not have grounds for adultery. Maryland requires...

In Maryland, do I have to be separated for a certain amount of time before filing for divorce based on adultery?

No, you don't have to be separated for any length of time in order to obtain a divorce on the grounds of adultery. Having recently completed such...