Power Of Attorney

[miccar]

My girlfriend signed a § 490 STATUTORY POWER OF ATTORNEY and we need to know if this gives me the authority to represent her in divorce court?

 

[cbg]

No, it does not. She can represent herself or she can hire a licensed attorney. But unless you are licensed to practice law, you cannot represent anyone in court except yourself, no matter what forms they sign.

 

[Proserpina]

Agreed. A POA does not actually give one the literal power to act as an attorney for someone else.

 

[miccar]

That's what I thought but now I "know". Thanks for your time.