i am 18 years old... and my parents said that the courts granted them power of attorney over me until im 19. this happened when i was 17. can they actually do that? i was never presented with papers to sign for it.
2006-11-19 08:08:58 · 17 answers · asked by Gina M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i am 18 years old... and my parents said that the courts granted them power of attorney over me until im 19. this happened when i was 17. can they actually do that? i was never presented with papers to sign for it. ... oh yea... and i live in missouri where you can move out of your house at the age of 17.
2006-11-23 03:33:44 · update #1
yes they can. You can go to court and have it taken off becuase your 18 though.
2006-11-19 08:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by kadmarco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be a reason for them to have been able to do that. Were you mentally incapacitated when you were 17? Out of control? On drugs? Any of those things could have resulted in the court granting your parents control of you beyond the age of 18. You would not have signed for it; it can be done without your signature when you're a minor.
I'd ask them to show you the paperwork on the chance that they're not telling you the truth about it. You can also get the record from the court, if it was actually done.
2006-11-19 08:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the jurisdiction. If it's the UK, it sounds highly unlikely that they are telling the truth, but you would need to seek advice from a lawyer. If they have managed to obtain some kind of power, you may well have the ability to go back to the court and ask for it to be set aside, especially as you say it was done without your knowledge or consent. In the UK the Court of Protection deals with matters like this. Maybe your parents have made this up in a last ditch attempt to dissuade you from doing something they don't want you to do.
Think about issues in your life that your parents might like to control if they could. Powers of Attorney concern money and property - if your parents had power of attorney, it would not give them the right to take your money or property away from you. They would have a duty to manage your affairs in your best interests, not theirs. It would also not give them the right to exercise control over you in other aspects of your life, such as whether you may date or marry, travel, and other decisions not concerning property. I doubt very much that they really do have such a power. I think they're making it up in the hope you will be a good little girl and do as you're told.
2006-11-19 08:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by Specsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would not have to sign any papers. It is called a PINS (person in need of supervision). Did you have to go to court for something when you were 17? This means that you do not legally become an adult until you are 19. It is possible, but I doubt it can be done without your knowledge. I would think the judge would have told you. In either case, tell your parents you don't believe them. They will have to produce the papers if they want to do anything about it.
2006-11-19 08:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they went to court and said that you were incapacitated for some reason and were unable to make decisions for yourself, then no. Also, that's a pretty long and drawn out process, so I'm sure you would remember such a court battle. Anyway, at 18 NO one can have power of attorney unless you sign a bunch of papers.
2006-11-19 08:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can if the courts say so. you were a minor at 17 so no one had to present you with any papers.
2006-11-19 08:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has power of attorney over me only because I had a stroke and brain damage.I don't think they can without you signing a statement or form.Check with your county court house.Your 18 now and I think that makes a difference.Hope this helps & good luck.Do it fast.IF they do they can sign your name on anything.
2006-11-19 08:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by I'm Jerry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on if you have some type of mentall disability that would allow them to have care over you for your own safety and welfare.If not I wouldnt worry about it but as long as you live with your mom she will find a way to be the boss of you.My advise move out and tell her to piss off
2006-11-19 08:12:41 · answer #8 · answered by royalpalaceofhell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your parents claim you as a dependant and you tae support from them (money, clothing, housing etc.) then they can have power of attorny. If you wish to have complete control you need to be able to prove 100% that you are self sufficient and then show the proof to the judge and take over the payment of your own bills, living, food etc.
2006-11-19 08:14:17 · answer #9 · answered by crzy_11 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO! Sweetheart you are and ADULT> HELLO! Your parents no longer have POA over you unless you signed some document that would then be invalid cause you were still NOT an adult. All you have to do is type up a letter stating who you want as your POA and have it notarized. Then hand deliver it your parents and say .."here...you are no longer my POA..so and so is!"
2006-11-19 08:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by cheetos 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋