Would it be considered child abandonment if the father left state and has not attempted any contact and my son is 7

The answer is yes in New York. You can file a step-parent adoption and prove abandonment by the birth father unless he is found and agrees to sign...

Is it legal to adopt a baby at 17?

In New York, you must be at least 18 in order to adopt a child.

Most facilities allow you to mail such a document for signature before a notary. I would suggest calling and asking how it can be done.

What would I have to do for my 16 year old sister to be able to come live with me and I be able to put her in school quickly?

If your mother, as the legal guardian, wants to send her to live with you that is perfectly ok, assuming that you are able to take care of her and...

Is there anything legally that my husband, childs step father, and I can do for him to adopt child?

In NY, a step-parent adoption is the answer. Please hire an experienced adoption attorney.

II want to change my daughter's last name and have her step father adopt her but her birth father is on the birth certificate

In NY, you would do a step-parent adoption, which would free the child for adoption. Please contact an experience adoption lawyer in your state.

File for abandonment?

In NY, you can file a step-parent adoption and the birth father can either sign a Surrender out of court or have his parental righs involuntarily...

How can I change my 20 year old daughters last name to my new husbands last name?

That is a long time and I'm sorry ot hear that but there are two good options. You can either do a straight name change in Civil or Supreme Court...

The options are to ask whether they are willing to surrender their parental rights and/or initially agree to a change in legal custody. If you...

How would we go about adoption ?

HIre an experienced adoption attorney because if he is not willing to surrender his parental rights you can try to terminate his rights in court,...