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Power of Attorney for Child

Parent/Guardian


Parent/Guardian

Who is the parent/guardian granting this Power of Attorney for Child?

Parent/Guardian

e.g. William Timothy Smith




Frequently Asked Questions
What if there is more than one legal parent/guardian?All legal parents or guardians of the child must consent to the delegation of parental rights by signing this document.

Depending on your state, if the other parent/guardian cannot be found or is otherwise unable to consent to the delegation, the delegating parent may be required to provide a statement within the document, or a separate affidavit, outlining the reason the other parent cannot consent.
Do I need the consent of a biological parent who is not a guardian of my child?No, you do not need the consent of a biological parent who does not have legal guardianship of your child in order to create a Power of Attorney for Child. Whereas, you do need the consent of any legal guardian of the child, regardless of whether they are biologically related to the child or not.


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POWER OF ATTORNEY TO DELEGATE PARENTAL OR LEGAL CUSTODIAL POWERS

1. I certify that I am the parent or legal custodian of:

______________________
(Full name of minor child)
December 10, 2024
(Date of birth)

2. I designate ____________________ of ___________________________, ___________________ as the attorney-in-fact of each child listed above.

3. I delegate to the attorney-in-fact all of my power and authority regarding the care, custody, and property of each minor child named above, including the right to enroll the child in school, the right to inspect and obtain copies of education records and other records concerning the child, the right to attend school activities and other functions concerning the child, and the right to give or withhold any consent or waiver with respect to school activities, medical and dental treatment, and any other activity, function, or treatment that may concern the child. This delegation shall not include the power or authority to consent to marriage or adoption of the child, the performance or inducement of an abortion on or for the child, or the termination of parental rights to the child. I understand that this power of attorney shall not operate to change or modify any parental or legal rights, obligations, or authority established by an existing court order or deprive a parent or legal custodian of any parental or legal rights, obligations, or authority regarding the custody, visitation, or support of any child under Title 20 of the Code of Virginia, and I understand that I shall continue to be bound by any obligations in such order. By my signature below, I hereby certify that I am not executing this power of attorney for any unlawful purpose or for the primary purpose of enrolling my child in a school for the sole purpose of participating in the academic or interscholastic athletics programs provided by that school.
OR
I/We delegate to the attorney-in-fact the following specific powers and responsibilities:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.

This delegation shall not include the power or authority to consent to marriage or adoption of the child, the performance or inducement of an abortion on or for the child, or the termination of parental rights to the child. I/We understand that this power of attorney shall not operate to change or modify any parental or legal rights, obligations, or authority established by an existing court order or deprive a parent or legal custodian of any parental or legal rights, obligations, or authority regarding the custody, visitation, or support of any child under Title 20 of the Code of Virginia, and I/we understand that I/we shall continue to be bound by any obligations in such order. By my/our signature below, I/we hereby certify that I/we am/are not executing this power of attorney for any unlawful purpose or for the primary purpose of enrolling my/our child/children in a school for the sole purpose of participating in the academic or interscholastic athletics programs provided by that school.

4. This power of attorney is effective for a period not to exceed 180 days, beginning December 10, 2024 and ending December 10, 2024. I  reserve the right to revoke this authority at any time.
OR
I/We am/are a service member, as defined by § 20-166 of the Code of Virginia, and am/are on, or am/are scheduled to be on, active duty for a period that is set to last longer than 180 days. This power of attorney is effective for a period not to exceed the period of active duty plus 30 days, beginning __________ (insert date) and ending __________ (insert date). I/We reserve the right to revoke this authority at any time.

Signature of parent/legal custodian, ____________________: ________________________

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