A Rhode Island minor child power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows parents or legal guardians to delegate certain parental powers to another adult for the care and custody of their child. This POA form is applicable when the parent is temporarily unable to care for their child due to illness, travel, military deployment, or other reasons.
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The minor child power of attorney can enable the designated adult to make decisions regarding the following:
The power of attorney must be in writing and signed by the parent or guardian in the presence of a notary public. It is essential to clearly outline the specific powers being granted and the duration of the POA. Rhode Island General Laws § 33-15.1-1 et seq. deals with the guardianship of minors and specifically addresses the responsibilities and powers of natural and appointed guardians.
For circumstances requiring a longer-term arrangement, temporary guardianship can be established by filing a Rhode Island Form PC-2.1 (to be filed with Limited/Permanent Guardianship Petition). You can also check all Rhode Island POA forms on our site.
Document Name | Rhode Island Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
Other Name | Rhode Island Temporary Guardianship Form |
Relevant Laws | Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 33-15.1 |
Duration | Not Specified |
Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
# of Fillable Fields | 44 |
Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Filling out the Rhode Island temporary guardianship form involves several detailed steps to ensure accuracy and legal validity. Below are the step-by-step instructions.
1. Fill in the Respondent Information
Begin by entering the respondent’s information. Write the minor child’s name, street address, city/town, state, zip code, and phone number. Ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
2. Enter Petitioner Details
Next, provide the petitioner’s details. This section requires the petitioner’s name, relationship to the minor child (respondent), street address, city/town, state, zip code, and phone number. The petitioner is typically the parent or legal guardian.
3. Nominate a Guardian
In this section, you must nominate the individual who will act as the temporary guardian. Include the nominee’s name, relationship to the minor child, street address, city/town, state, and zip code. If there is a co-nominee, their information should also be filled out similarly.
4. Declaration and Signature
The petitioner must sign the form to affirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge. This includes the petitioner’s signature and the date of signing. The form should be signed in the presence of a notary public.
5. Notarization
A notary public will complete this section. The notary will confirm the petitioner’s identity, witness their signature, and notarize the document. This part includes the notary’s name, state, county, signature, commission ID, commission expiration date, and notary seal.
6. Court Filing Details
The final section of the form is for court use. It includes fields for the probate court’s information, such as the state, county, city, or town, as well as the judge’s signature and date. Ensure that this section is left blank for the court to complete.