What steps is needed when the non custodial parent is absent for 10 years and would like step father to have legal rights?

Agree with Mr. Hawkins. You should consider sitting down for a one hour consultation with an attorney in your county. Some attorneys charge for a...

Husband never served me with response to legal separation petition only filed with clerk

Agree with both answers above.

How much alimony should I plan on paying to my husband - The suposed stay-at-home-dad?

Mr. Nguyen gives very good advise. You should sit down with an attorney to come up with a strategy on how best to protect your assets and get a...

Do I have any rights in Washington State? Who should pay for spouses debt?

More detail is needed in order to advise you, especially hard numbers. You should call your local county bar association and ask them what free...

My son is 15 years - 8 mnths, 170 pds and 6' 3". How do I physically force him into visiting his father if he doesn't want to?

Mr. Nguyen is correct.

Third party custody case. Trial is scheduled for 9-18-12. Is there an attorney out there who will take my case?

The best way to find out if an attorney will take your case, especially on short notice, will be to pick up the phone and start calling around.

What do i need to devlope a case for modification of parenting plan due to several C.P.S clames

There are no where near enough details here to advise you. Sit down with an attorney in person to go over the specific facts of your case.

Agree with both answers above. The sooner you can get a parenting plan in place the better.

On what grounds could parental rights be terminated?

It very difficult to terminate a parent's rights. You should consult an attorney in private regarding your specific circumstances. Good luck.

What steps do you take when you think you have hired a Family Law Attorney and you don't have any more money.

It totally depends on what the free agreement he signed says.