What do I have to do to ensure that I have the best chance of full custody?

You should sit down with an attorney ASAP so that all the necessary information is obtained to provide you with all of your rights and options and...

My ex still owes me a week vacation from last year, She refused any selection dates that I provided, am i entitled to a makeup?

Depending on what the order states about make up time and/or if you file an action with the court as to whether you will be able to obtain make up...

Am I jeopardizing my future security by keeping the relationship as it?

I would recommend sitting down and talking with both a Maryland attorney and RI attorney offline so that attorney can get much more needed...

Child custody time line...

without an agreement, depending on how quickly the other side is served anywhere from 6 to 9 months. You are not guaranteed to have a best...

It is difficult to get a spouse out of the house. Perhaps if you can reach an agreement about division of property, etc. if you do reach an...

What will happen?

I agree with the other attorneys responses. I would add that sometimes people file actions just to file action and not because they will be...

Do I have to file in the county in which I live or was married in or can I file in Montgomery County?

You can file in the county you live or the county you work in or the county that opposing party lives in or the county that opposing party works in.

Am I now 100% divorced? Or do I have to refile for absolute divorce?

It appears you are not divorced and need to file for an absolute divorce.

What can I do? Will I have to go to court? Can I just submit evidence of the DNA test and evidence of our f/d relationship?

Without the parent's consent, you will need to petition the court for paternity (and possibly custody/visitation and child support if you are...

Is it reasonable to ask the Magistrate to recuse herself from the pendente lite hearing?

with those facts, it may be reasonable to ask for it, but reasonable or not, there is no guarantee that it would be granted.