Do I have to file for abandonment against my ex so I can then file to change my daughters last name?

No you do not. Her father is entitled to notice and may object, but ultimately the court will decide whether to grant the name change. The statute...

What is my best plan of action for getting emergency custody of my newborn son?

There isn't a lot you can do before he is born. The only step you could take is to register with the State's putative father registry. That way if...

Can I get custody for my son?

With all due respect to the other answer, you may be able to establish your parental rights. More facts about your specific situation are...

If there already isn't much or any relationship, you may want to consider a step=parent adoption. If your ex will agree, it is a relatively...

What is the guardianship process like if the parents are on board with someone stepping in as guardians? What issues may arise?

If the parents are agreeable, you can file in your county probate court (it is done online) and it is a pretty straight forward process. However,...

Can my step daughter add my last name to her name?

She could do a legal name change, which would not change your legal relationship to each other. It is a court process and you can find some good...

Trying to figure out parental rights?

Your ex would need to agree to a stepparent adoption. If he is complying with the orders from the divorce it is not abandonment.

She cannot just sign her rights over to you. For an adoption to be valid there are necessary steps to follow and court approval. They do vary from...

Can I ask my sons Bio-Dad if he will terminate his rights?

Notice is required as part of the termination/adoption process. You will need to serve the father (through the Sheriff's Dept). The Court completes...

NH’s laws do allow for termination of parental rights based on abandonment. It is a very fact specific determination. The grandmother would not be...