Kentucky Power of Attorney for Minor (Child)

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Updated July 16, 2026

A Kentucky power of attorney for minor (child) is a legal document used to designate another person to make decisions on behalf of their children. This form is useful if parents anticipate being away from their child(ren) for a period of time or if there is a military deployment.

Where does the child currently reside?

This is important for State laws.

Which COUNTY does the child currently reside?

County

Which PARISH does the child currently reside?

Parish

A parent may not use this form to delegate parental powers regarding a child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under s. 48.13, 48.14, 938.12, 938.13, or 938.14, Wis. Stats.

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Tennessee. For delegations of parental authority in Tennessee, use of a state-supplied form is required. The form may be downloaded at:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/legal_poa_minor_child_form.pdf

(1) If a child has another living parent whose whereabouts are known and who is willing and able to provide care and custody for the child, a parent may not leave the child with another person unless the other parent consents to the appointment in writing. (2) You may not appoint a temporary agent if your parental rights have been terminated or you have signed a voluntary surrender.

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A power of attorney is not a valid means of delegating childcare authority in the state of Maryland. Please contact the clerk of your county court for information about temporary guardianship.

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Laws

Maximum Term: 1 year.^[1]
Signing Requirements: Must be notarized.^[2]

Sample

Download: PDF

Sources

Kentucky Power of Attorney for Minor (Child)