Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

General Power of Attorney

Will a General Power of Attorney or any other legal document, allow me to go to court for a Change of venue issue, and act on my husbands behalf? He just started a job & can't take time off.


Asked on 3/18/08, 2:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: General Power of Attorney

No. The only person who may represent anyone in court is a licensed attorney. You will have to hire an attorney.

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Answered on 3/18/08, 4:01 pm
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: General Power of Attorney

No. The only person who may represent anyone in court is a licensed attorney. You will have to hire an attorney. Holding yourself out as an attorney by representing your husband in a change of venue issue because he can't be there may subject you to felony charges.

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Answered on 3/18/08, 4:03 pm


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