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The child's parent's can sign a power of attorney form giving an adult the authority to authorize medical treatment, enroll the child in school, provide temporary care for the child, etc.

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Q: What do you need to get power of attorney for a child?
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Can the biological mom get child back if foster parent have power of attorney?

The foster parents do not have "power of attorney" . They have guardianship. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights and options.


Does a general power of attorney need to be filed with the courts?

Yes. You should be sure to have a general power of attorney and/or medical power of attorney.


Does a limited power or attorney form need to be notarized?

Yes, all power of attorney forms need to be notarized.


Can one parent obtain power of attorney in a joint custody situation in California?

You seem to be asking for sole legal custody of the child, i.e., the exclusive right to make decisions that affect the child. Your use of power of attorney is incorrect. You need to petition for sole legal custody at the court that has jurisdiction over your case. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues or an advocate at the court.You seem to be asking for sole legal custody of the child, i.e., the exclusive right to make decisions that affect the child. Your use of power of attorney is incorrect. You need to petition for sole legal custody at the court that has jurisdiction over your case. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues or an advocate at the court.You seem to be asking for sole legal custody of the child, i.e., the exclusive right to make decisions that affect the child. Your use of power of attorney is incorrect. You need to petition for sole legal custody at the court that has jurisdiction over your case. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues or an advocate at the court.You seem to be asking for sole legal custody of the child, i.e., the exclusive right to make decisions that affect the child. Your use of power of attorney is incorrect. You need to petition for sole legal custody at the court that has jurisdiction over your case. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues or an advocate at the court.


Can a durable power of attorney for minor child remain in effect after death of principal?

A power of attorney is no longer effective after the grantor dies.


Can you enroll a child in school with power of attorney?

i thing the answer is yes becaues has to be there for the child responsibility


What form do you use to give legal medical power of attorney for your children?

That type of power of attorney is also called a Child Medical Care Authorization Form.


Can a child be their parents' attorney?

An adult child can serve as their parents' attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney. That is often the case when the parents and child have a good relationship and the parents trust their child to act in their place and sign documents on their behalf.


You have been involved in a probate case and am the guardian ad litem for a minor child who will soon turn 18 this year How will that affect the case will you need a power of attorney at that time?

The now adult will be representing him/herself. Why do you want to have power of attorney?


Why would you need power of attorney if parent is deceased?

You wouldn't need one, as a power of attorney only represents a living person. After their death, a power of attorney would no longer be valid. You need letters of authority to close the estate.


How can a child talk to an attorney about visitation with a parent?

The child would need to do so with the consent of, and with, her custodial parent. A child cannot consult with an attorney on their own.


If parents are not married does the child have more right to make medical decisions for one of them than the other parent?

The answer is no. The child would need a Durable Power of Attorney or qualified health proxy to make legal medical decisions for either parent. The child would need to be at least eighteen years of age to qualify as an attorney in fact.