stipulations of a general power of attorney
I will be out of the state when I am supposed to be in court for my ID divorce and it’s not possible for me to reschedule. Can I appoint a power of attorney to sign them on my behalf? I am the main complaintant, by the way.
Re: stipulations of a general power of attorney
In the judicial district I practice in, only the attorney must be present for an ID divorce. I just make sure all parties have signed prior to the court date. I would caution however, that not all districts or Chancellors will allow this, particularly if children are involved. I would suggest you speak to your attorney. If you don’t have one, I suggest you hire one as soon as possible even if your spouse has an attorney. Decisions in Chancery Court can have drastic and possibly life-long effects.
If this is a Pro Se Divorce, then you need to cancel either the court date or your trip. If the papers are not in proper form, the Judge will not sign.
Mary Milek
Milek Law Firm
PO Box 1144
Oxford, MS 38655-1144