re: Divorce attorneys can she do this?

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As far as contingencies goes, criminal cases and divorce cases are the only two instances an attorney is barred from taking on a contingency basis (according to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct; states are free to make their own, but most go with the ABA). In short, her attorney could not take the case on a contingency fee basis unless FL is different than the ABA.

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what was the timeline? i believe you can take property settlements in some areas (like LA) on contingency if the divorce is finalized. i was advised by an ethics attorney to never do this b/c if anything comes up, they will comb through your file to find some other violation to nail you. it's legal to do so but is frowned upon, per him (which i don't even get but i digress)