Ohio Power of Attorney for Minor Child Form | Grandparent

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Updated July 16, 2026

An Ohio power of attorney for minor child form (grandparent) is a document that allows a parent to give a grandparent the legal authority to temporarily care for and make appropriate decisions for their children.

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: No statutory limitation.
Signing Requirements: Must be notarized.^[1]
Minor Child Power of Attorney for All Persons – This document is made for the use of any individual to be granted the guardianship rights for a minor child. There are no laws that relate to this document in the Ohio statutes.

Sample

Download: PDF, MS Word, ODT

Sources

§ 3109.53

Ohio Power of Attorney for Minor Child Form | Grandparent