attorney and had power of attorney forms drawn up--They clearly state my mom has the power to enroll her in school, take her to the doctor, to act in her best interests, The school in West Virginina is stating that a judge had to order it? That I have to give up custody, does this make sense to anyone?
2006-11-26 07:03:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am sorry to say this but the previous poster is an idiot, You do not need to have a judge order anything. As long as your power of attorney papers were drawn up by an attorney, and state that she can act in the best interests of your daughter and it is notarized, and signed by the attorney the power of attorney is legal in all 50 states.
2006-11-26 07:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on West Virginia's laws, however, I would have your mom contact a local family law attorney to find out if the power of attorney paperwork legally satisfies the state requirements. You might want to double check with the attorney that did your power of attorney paper work, as well. Most family law attorneys generally give a 15-60 minute initial consultation for free.
Were your power of attorney forms notorized? If not, then they can be rejected as invalid. Generally speaking, you do not have to give up your custodial rights if you send your child to live with a relative for their education.
I'd fight the West Virginia school, it sounds like they are giving you the run around and just making things difficult.
2006-11-26 07:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by Skye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because if anything was to happen to the child accidentally
or what ever the case might be then they would need all proper
documents in hand. Other wise they would have to wait for you
to arrive to sign any papers needing to be signed at the time of
the emergency or any business they maybe be taking care of
and it just makes it harder for them to process anything right there and then, it's not that they are trying to take over your parental rights, because it was your idea to have her move in with your parents and in order to help you out they need more
then just having her there. It takes paper work as well. So don't
take this all wrong it is all legit. If you feel that you don't want to
go through all of this then this is your choice, think twice before
doing so, it is a big step. If your willing to give up your child then
go for it and if your not willing to give up your child then don't
because once you sign those papers it is legit. And you might
regret for the rest of your life, so think long and hard. The reason
I say this is because it might affect your child emotion, unless
she is old enough to understand. If she is in fact old enough and
both of you have talk about it and have an agreement then go
for it but if she is under age, then think about it.
2006-11-26 07:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consult your attorney he can look into it for you. I don't think you have to give up permanent custody. That doesn't sound right.
2006-11-26 07:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if the person is under age. Otherwise any kid could find some hungry lawyer (assuming it was one) and have a piece of paper saying anything.
It's the court that makes those decisions.
2006-11-26 07:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by madjer21755 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NOT TO ME. WHEN MY SON WENT TO LIVE WITH MY BROTHER IN RHODE ISLAND ALL I HAD TO DO WAS SIGN
A NOTARIZED PAPER GIVING MY BRO LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP.
DON'T KNOW GOW VIRGINIA LAW WORKS
2006-11-26 08:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't. you done every thing you are suppose to do. i would get your attorney to call the school.............
2006-11-26 07:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by BLOODHOUND 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
legally yes
2006-11-26 07:05:26 · answer #8 · answered by nay_nay 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋