Legal Question in Family Law in California

Family Court Appearance, Petitioner suffers dementia

Have upcoming hearing on Modification of Child Support. My fiance who has recently suffered massive heart attacks and stroke has aquired severe short term memory loss where he will NOT be capapable of representing himself. I have Power of Attorney in effect, but am not sure if it will allow me to speak for him in regards to the issues in Family Court/Superior Court. We cannot afford attny. and will be appearing InProPer as will the respondent. ??? Have been told by Fam.Law Facilitator and Clerk that they had never heard of this being allowed? Please HELP!


Asked on 2/22/08, 4:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Family Court Appearance, Petitioner suffers dementia

You must retain an attorney to reprsent him in court...at least for that hearing. If it is in Los Angeles area...you can contact me.

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Answered on 2/22/08, 4:58 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Family Court Appearance, Petitioner suffers dementia

if you can't afford an attorney, i'd show up in court with a letter from his doctor and your power of attorney and explain your inability to hire an attorney. let the court guide you on this one.

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Answered on 2/22/08, 10:58 pm


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