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Power of Attorney for Child

General Authority


General Authority

This will grant your Agent authority to make all the decisions regarding the care and physical custody of your child that you would be able to make if you were personally present.


Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by granting General Authority?By granting General Authority you are authorizing your Agent to make all the decisions regarding the care and physical custody of your child that you would be able to make if you were personally present, except for the power to consent to marriage or adoption of the child, the performance or inducement of abortion on or for the child, and the termination of parental rights to the child.

If you do not want to grant such a broad authority to your Agent then choose no, and the following pages will allow you to delegate specific powers instead.


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POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR CHILD

  1. I, ____________________ of ____________________________________, am the parent or guardian of the following minor child: __________________ of ___________________________, born May 20, 2025 (the "Child).
  2. I appoint ____________________ of ___________________________, home phone number: ___________________, work phone number: ___________________, email address: __________, to be my agent (the "Agent") with regard to the care and custody of the Child.
  3. I hereby delegate to the Agent all my powers and responsibilities regarding the care and custody of the Child, except the power to consent to the marriage or adoption of the Child; the termination of parental rights to the Child; or the performance or inducement of an abortion on or for the Child, for the duration as herein set out.
  4. The rights and responsibilities granted in this Power of Attorney for Child become effective on May 20, 2025, and will remain in full force and effect until May 20, 2025, or until this Power of Attorney for Child is revoked in writing, or is terminated as required by law.
  5. It is not my intention to relinquish my parental rights in and to the Child.
  6. I agree that any third party who lawfully relies on the authority granted in this document shall not be held liable for any claims arising against them due to that reliance.
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Related Documents:

  • Child Medical Consent: Authorize a caregiver to manage your child’s medical care without the authority to control non-medical decisions, such as education-related ones.
  • Child Travel Consent: If your child is traveling without you, document your consent to their trip so they can travel seamlessly.
  • Power of Attorney: Appoint someone to make financial or property decisions on your behalf.
  • Revocation of Power of Attorney: Cancel or revoke a Power of Attorney at any time, even if the Power of Attorney has a specified end date.
  • Last Will and Testament: Protect your family after you’re gone by appointing a guardian for your minor children and dividing your assets.
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