General Power of Attorney for Care and Custody of Child or Children - Missouri 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name as the parent(s) of the child(ren) at the top of the form. Ensure that you provide your current address.
  3. Designate the Attorney-in-Fact by filling in their name and address. If appointing multiple attorneys, clarify how they should act (jointly or individually).
  4. List the names and dates of birth of each child for whom you are granting power of attorney. This section is crucial for identifying the children involved.
  5. In the specific powers section, detail any responsibilities you wish to delegate, such as educational decisions or health care choices. Be clear about what is included and excluded.
  6. Specify the duration of this power of attorney, ensuring it aligns with your needs—whether temporary or longer-term.
  7. Finally, sign and date the document in front of a notary public to validate it legally.

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A: The three primary decisions that cant be made by a legal power of attorney agent are writing or editing a will, making decisions after the person they are representing passes, or acting outside of the creators interests.
Typically, a caregiver appointed in a POA is referred to as an agent or attorney-in-fact. However, the power of attorney document does not terminate your parental rights or transfer custody to the agent and does not prevent you from continuing to make decisions for your child.
In the 2023 session, the Missouri legislature passed a bill that changed the law regarding child custody. Under the new law that goes into effect August 28, 2023, a divorce court must apply a rebuttable presumption that an award of equal time or approximately equal time is in the childrens best interests.

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