Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Power of attorney

Recently a 16yoa boy came to live with my husband and I . James's mother passed away when he was 9yoa and he has been pretty much on is own until now. I am trying to enroll him in school here in Texas but the school system will not accept him till I have power of attorney . The problem with that his he was never appointed a legal gaurdian. I need to know how I can get power of attorney when there is no legal gaurdian to sign it over to me. His father is unknown . Please elp if you can I have called & asked everyone including the family courts office.


Asked on 1/07/03, 7:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jean Sudduth Jean Sudduth, Attorney at law

Re: Power of attorney

You left lots of questions in my mind. How did a 9 year old survive on his own for 7 years? Is he related to you? Child Protective Services would probably want to become involved. If you would like to discuss this further you can contact me at 817 261-2671.

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Answered on 1/11/03, 12:32 am


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