If you make your spouse "power of attorney", Can he or she sign your divorce papers?
113326
Yes, but only if they sign them in the correct order. If they sign theirs first, it severs the power of attorney (technically, anyway) and signing for you would be invalid. Exceptions are a Durable POA (doesn't matter who he signs first) or a POA with Exceptions (that specifies agaisnt this). Conflict of Interest does not apply to POA. Signing a POA is considered acknowledging the conflict, but overlooking it.
291386
Well, technically a wife does gain some rights to act on her husband's behalf when they marry.  But those rights are spotty and open to interpretation.  What's more, some people you deal with may let the spouse act and some may not.\n\nSo the far better practice is to just execute mutual durable general powers of attorney.  A lawyer can draw these up and make sure they're correctly executed for a really reasonable cost.  Then you don't have to worry about whether she does or doesn't have a power or whether it will or won't be recognized; you've got peace of mind at a decent cost.\n\nWARNING:  Many states will not recognize a general power of attorney as being sufficient to make life-end medical decisions for your spouse.  You will have to execute a separate health care proxy/living will.
282127
Which country?  Which state?  In general, it is a good idea to do and doesn't have to be expensive.  Durable powers of atttorney can be ammended.  In most places you simply have to execute a new power of attorney.  \n\nHowever, the issue of identification is basic.  If you are the same person to whom the power is issued, it should still be valid, but you have to prove it, which can be a hassle.  Can't say this is true for every jurisdiction.
753005
Patricia, we have talked in part about this. I went threw the same thing with my ex husband a long time ago. He didn't want the divorce either and it took me a long time to get mine as well. He can be made to sign those papers. He is a controlling type of man and he is thinking as long as he don't sign those papers, he still has some control over you. If you can try not to even talk to him at all. As long as he thinks he has controll at all over you, he is not going to stop. Don't let him get you down. Just keep pushing the issue. Mine was nit picking me, he would want something so small, picture, bottle of oil, etc. I did get mine, but was wondering.
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No the best you can do with a Notary is to get a Power of Attorney, which would give you certain rights, however this can be recinded as simply as it was made.  to assure your legal rights you need to see a lawyer and have a formal adoption.  If you qualify this may be done through legal aid or someother type of reduced charges.  You will also need the fathers permission to do the adoption and in these cases they will usually sign away their rights rather than have to pay child support.  With a Power of Attorney the court could order both parents to pay child support, so if they are wanting out of the responsibilities they will probably want a legal adoption.
1145625
Talk to an attorney to do the paperwork.
452002
Yes, I helped someone fill out these papers.  You basically have to fill them out and show who owns what assets, and how the two of you will agree to split everything up.\n\nYou should get treated just the same as anyone else that would have filed through the courts otherwise.  It is time consuming yes, but it could save you a lot of money.\n\nOf course, it's only that easy, if both of you agree to everything.  If either one of you contests to who gets what, you are going to have a problem on your hands and it will take much longer to try to get through all the paperwork.
815916
Power of Attorney means that person acts for and as your Mother in any capacity she wishes. Fight this tooth and nail should she try to become it. You could lose your property!
1047985
If you think it will affect the divorce, wait until all of the papers are signed. You can expedite the process by filing for divorce via adultery. It's still considered adultery if you are married and separated. However, if you start dating before the divorce is final, then you will not be able to file for divorce on those grounds. Do not get back together with him at any point in time after the adultery either. In both cases, it would represent your endorsement (or lack of condemnation) of it, which the courts would reject a divorce on those grounds then.
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I don't understand what you are asking.  Just because the attorney is out of the country doesn't mean the can't can't send you the document you need to sign.  You can sign fax it back, scan it and email it back, send it back by regular mail, hire a courier to hand deliver it or send it back by an express delivery service like UPS.
514883
A durable power of attorney is different and separate from the marriage contract.\n\nBelieve me... it can be a very painful lesson.
434800
You are legally allowed to sign for another person, such as a spouse or are representing a company etc.  It could also be a signature granting permission with the proxy being a witness that permission was granted in the first place.
111670
Ask your attorney for copies.
79483
Depending on the State. He may not need you there to file for divorce. But, he will need your signature to finalize everything. Check at your town hall or local courthouse.
329028
You need to find a lawyer. The lawyer can help get the documents in order based on the current state of your husband's estate.
436920
Consult your lawyer but power of attorney gives an enormous amount of power. However, the person using the power should use it in the best interests of the person they are acting on behalf.
1176569
power of attorney required