Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

power of attorney

last year i signed a power attorney for my children to stay with there grandfather for two years i am ready for them now, it was notorized by my sons grandmother, but has never been sent to a judge or to the courts i tried to get my kids back today and i called the sheriff so there would be no problems they said that i have to wait the 2 years. is it legal to to give a revoke of the power of attorney and have it notorized will that stand up when i go get them or will i be turned away again PLEASE HELP ME said that i signed over temp custody is this legal without being recorded for him to keep them from me


Asked on 6/08/07, 8:24 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Marie-Anne Oatley

Re: power of attorney

You can try the termination of POA. If you still have problems, you may have to go to court. As long as you are a "fit" parent and you didn't abandon your children (or give up your parental rights), you have the right to have your children.

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Answered on 6/08/07, 9:42 pm
Keith L McCormick

Re: power of attorney

The minor children are the responsibility of the mother or the State Court. If the mother fails to provide for them the state will step in and provide. Something is going on here that you are not telling about. The power of attorney did not disturb that responsibility. Call social services to establish custody immediately.

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Answered on 6/09/07, 8:15 am
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: power of attorney

You might have to go to court on this one, but try to revoke the power first.

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Answered on 6/09/07, 10:34 am


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