can any one please tell me if a sponser can take power of attorney over the person whom is being sponserd????? example;can the sponser take your kids?
i need to know my sisters rights and her children's.
and do we the family have any rights??
please, help if you can. THANK YOU!!
2006-08-15 11:16:56 · 8 answers · asked by barb 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Get the official pamphlet describing, "What is sponsership". CAUTION! Do not hold hands or pray with possible predators! It is all about seeking trust thru a myth-cranking AA that is neither A...., or A... anymore so I had to leave. While spending 21 years there I saw many people get a royal screwing---both ways or more--- even after being well forewarned. Even people with years of sobriety get zapped sometimes. Most people with high expectations say that it's wrong . I think some have a "need for punishment". I had to punish myself with that crap 'til hell swallowed me up in suicidal depression , then spit me back out (cuz I was so rotten?) Members get hypnotized: I was in a cult-like trance.
When ready one just simply stops whatever substance abuse and should start the seeking w/o some bogus, culty "fellowship". Almost any church would be less harmful. Be sure to investigate other avenues....Google "recovery" for Truth Revealed. There are many Yahoo Groups and other forums which would give a person a margin of safety by distance. -h-
2006-08-16 07:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by HanK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sponsor has NO legal hold over over the person being sponsored. A sponsor cannot TAKE power of attorney, let's hope the sponsor didn't manipulate your sister into turning it over. If she has, it needs to be addressed immediately.
Sounds like this sponsor is on a major power trip (one of the problems in a sponsor/sponsee relationship).
You will not get any help from AA/NA, they will call it an "outside issue", a term they use to deny any responsibility in abuses that occur in the rooms.
Your sister needs to contact Legal Aid in your area.
2006-08-16 06:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by raysny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can issue POA to any compitant:sp: person, If it is specified that they can assume temporary custody of children then yes, but POA is usually only to sign for medical treatment, and personal belongings. Ex. pay bills, sign for medical treatment, for the person or children, taxes etc. You will have to get an attorney to get a POA, and and attorney for any situation arising with the POA.. If the person signed there rights temporary to the AA sponser then the have legal guardianship over the children. Your sister would have had to set this up, and sign it.. hope it helps good luck
2006-08-15 11:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by tracienmark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AA is not involved in any legal actions. All they can do is recommend a lawyer. I would suggest you contact your local police. Just because your sister has a problem, the only people that can take the kids away is the Child Protective Services.
2006-08-15 11:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by scrambledmolecues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear God, I've heard about the sponsor from hell but this is weird. No, they do not have ANY rights over you. Sponsors can manipulate people into believing that, however. And let's not even talk about 13th stepping where the sponsor exerts sexual abuse over the sponsee. If your sister has somebody like that in her life tell them to get the hell away from that person.
2006-08-16 08:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by John F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they can't. A sponsor has no legal status that any ordinary citizen does not have. They can't force anyone to do anything, and you don't have to do anything if it isn't in what you perceive to be your best interests.
This is a legal issue rather than a AA/NA one; you or your sister should get legal help.
2006-08-16 07:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by schnecke9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sponsor their self can not take the kids away. But the sponsor on the other hand can HAVE the kids taken away if they feel that the children are in danger at all.It is their job to report what they find.
2006-08-15 11:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally no. unless the person gives her the power of attorney. but the sponsor isn't suppose to get involved just to listen an advise. i think they have crossed the line.
2006-08-15 11:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋