Should I be finding a lawyer?

I agree with the other attorneys that have responded. I would call a lawyer asap.

Do i have to get a legal divorce if we considered our selves to be common law married?

Yes you have to file for divorce. Common law marriage requires it.

Is it unwise to attempt a plea bargain directly with the prosecutor's office?

The prosecutor will only talk with your daughter directly if she is not represented by an attorney.

Can I sue?

Possibly. This may be a workers compensation case. Call if you wish to discuss.

On interstate compact in MT. Compact allowed based on marriage. Will divorce force me out of the state?

Never heard of a case where a divorce forced Someone to move in such a situation.

Can family members witness a contract between other family members

Yes. Feel free to contact me with further questions.

Always always get a lawyer. Public defender or not.

Yes. If they took your license for refusing you may be able to get it back temporarily.

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Can some one ask you to sign a paper saying you owe so much money when you are 2200 miles from family and you need to get home?

No. Sounds like coercion. If you voluntarily signed it then you probably owe the money.

My dad recently passed away. He had a large debt in collection. Is my mom responsible for paying it off?

Most likely yes. She might want to think about negotiating with the creditors or bankruptcy.