Should I sign temporary power of attorney over to child grandparents?
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Should I sign temporary power of attorney over to child grandparents?
My ex wife is going on vacation for 9
days and wants me to sign over temporary
power of attorney to the kids
grandparents in case something happens
to them and they need medical attention.
Why would she need me to sign that over
to them if I am available to take them
to the hospital if something happens?
Asked on October 31, 2018 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Legally, you do not need to do this, and as you say, there really is no reason to do so if you are available. There are also reasons why you might not want to: do you want the grandparents to be able to make medical or financial decisions for the children, if you are around anyway? And this could make you look like an absentee or uninterested parent, which could hurt you if visitation or custody is brought up again in court. Since she can't make you sign it, you don't want to, and there are reasons to not sign, don't sign it.
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