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In joint custody do you need both parents signature to give POA to step parent?
Asked on Nov 19th, 2014 on Child Custody - Ohio
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We have 50/50 physical custody and "shared parenting" (joint custody) in Ohio. Our order states we are to consult with each other on just about everything, except school because I am the parent with school determination/residential parent for school purposes. I would like to get a POA to my spouse to be able to take our child to the doctor, etc. In Ohio do you need to have the other parents’ consent to this? I have tried researching and am only finding if you give POA to a grandparent you need to have the other parents’ consent. Thank you.
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Who says you can legally give your spouse a POA? The only statutes that deal with POAs over children that I am aware of require as condition of the POA the agent (recipient of the POA) to be a grandparent. You need to see a lawyer before you do anything of the kind. This could have incredibly serious repercussions. This answer does not create a lawyer client relationship, nor may it be taken as legal advice. It is intended only for entertainment purposes.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2014 at 2:19 AM