Q: Power of Attorney to act in legal matters in texas court?
Hi, I am in texas and I want my brother to act of my behalf in my childsupport and alimony cases in court. I am so tired of the defendant s threats and harassments.
I donot want to see his face during hearings anymore or talk. I want my brother to act and attends court hearings on my behalf. I want him to take decisions too.
Is it ok? Will the court allow this? What's the process?
A: I suppose you could do this, but it's unlikely that having someone else act for you would end any "threats and harassments" by the other side. In addition, there will likely be times when your personal presence is required - such as for testimony. Your absence even at other times is likely to affect how the judge perceives your case. In other words, if you don't think that your claims or defenses are worth your time to appear in court, why should the judge take them more seriously than you do?
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