How can I terminate rights to their father, he has never been in their life?

You can file suit to terminate his rights and that case is usually joined with a suit to adopt the child, but that is not always necessary. His...

How does one relinquish rights to their child if ex-spouse will not allow the other parent to see child ?

And if you make an effort to start visiting, that may prompt her to allow the termination of your rights. You might even pay for the adoption if...

Do I need to file paperwork in Texas or Utah?

You must file in Texas if the child has resided here six months If the child is over ten years old she must consent to the adoption. His rights may...

You could petition the court for an adoption or just a name change. The school district is supposed to use the legal name (as it appears on the...

You could obtain conservatorship (what you mean by "guardianship) of the children by filing a suit where you live, or by intervening in the...

I think you will need a lawyer to terminate their parental rights and for the adoption. It is more affordable than you think. Tax attorneys tell me...

Yes, and that will happen 2-3 times per year under the standard possession order.

Will I be able to adopt my half sister from her mother?

We are going to need a lot more information to answer that question. When you turn 18 you will be able to file an application in a suit affecting...

You will need a court order to change the birth certificate. Can probably save a filing fee by doing an agreed order in the child support case if...

How can I get my step dad to legally adapt me even if Im 24?

Sounds like a pretty straight forward case. You can change your name then too if you want for no extra charge.