My fiance needs to modify his childrens' visitation to get an injured child home (mom won't release her because this half of summer is hers), as the insurance will no longer cover her care out of state. My fiance took two days off last week to file an ex parte, but lacked certain documents to get it done. He now has no more vacation time available...and doesn't want to risk losing his job. We're wondering if I can file for this hearing if he gives me power of attorney or durable power of attorney (not sure what would be appropriate in our situation)?
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Will a power of attorney allow me to represent someone as a petitioner in court?
- Thread starter mlholley1
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evilattorney
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Absolutely not. That's NOT what a power of attorney is for. He can represent himself or a person admitted to practice in his state can represent him.
No it does not.
Anyone can represent themselves in court but to represent another, you must be a licensed attorney in that state.
A power of attorney only gives you the authority to make legal decisions or act on their behalf, it does not empower you to act AS their attorney.
Anyone can represent themselves in court but to represent another, you must be a licensed attorney in that state.
A power of attorney only gives you the authority to make legal decisions or act on their behalf, it does not empower you to act AS their attorney.
imported_laughter_every_day
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No. A power of attorney gives you authority to make certain decisions, but to represent someone in court you need a license to practice law.