Q: My sister in law has sole custody of her two kids, both minors. The father gave up rights, need help with poa.
She wants to give her sister power of attorney, she has had some medical issues and wants to make sure there is care of kids if needed until 18. Does a standard poa hold up if her sister has custody to take care of kids if father comes along latter and try’s to challenge it? Mother has full custody, father gave up all rights.
A: The Florida court that granted your sister-in-law sole custody of her two minor children still has jurisdiction over all custody decisions involving the minor children. Translation: No POA will work. Your sister-in-law cannot just pass her children over to her sister--or to anyone else--without going back to court. She needs to hire a family lawyer.
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