Updated February 29, 2024
A California (minor child) power of attorney is a legal document used by parents to authorize a trusted person (agent) to provide short-term care for a child. It allows healthcare, educational, and other decisions on a temporary basis.[1]
The courts define this designation as a ‘caregiver agreement.’ Custody of a child can only be obtained through a court order.[2]
Laws
- Maximum Term – No statutory limit.
- Signing Requirements – No statutory requirements. It is recommended that the principal follow the same rules for a medical power of attorney: two witnesses or a notary public.[3]
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