Legislation
State: Virginia
Signed: March 08, 2019
Effective: July 01, 2019
Chapter: 297
SummaryAllows a parent or guardian to delegate temporary custody of a minor child for 180 days by signing and having notarized a power of attorney.
AffectsAmends Sections 3.2-100 and 63.2-1715 of, and adds Sections 20-166 and 20-167 to the Code of Virginia.
Changes
- Allows a parent or legal custodian of a child to delegate parental powers for not longer than 180 days through a properly executed power of attorney.
- Requires the signatures on the power of attorney to be acknowledged or verified before a Notary.
- Provides a power of attorney form for delegating parental powers.
AnalysisHouse Bill 2542 creates a special power of attorney form for a parent or legal guardian of a minor child to relinquish parental custody and care of a child for a period of 180 days. The power of attorney must be acknowledged before a Notary or notarial officer.
Read House Bill 2542.