Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Guardianship

No. Petition the court for temporary guardianship.

Re: Guardianship

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No. Unless the power of attorney gives you specific powers to take care of the child and make decisions, it will not be effective. You should have an attorney draft an instrument for you to take to the jail for her to sign giving you the necessary powers if she is incarcerated for a temporary period. If it will be for an extended period, you and she should discuss a temporary voluntary guardianship for the child.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.