Divorce Power of Attorney
I. Appointment of Agent
I, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], hereby appoint [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as my attorney-in-fact to act on my behalf in all matters related to divorce proceedings, with full power and authority to perform the following actions and responsibilities:
II. Grant of Authority
I grant my Attorney-In-Fact general authority as defined under the laws of the state of [STATE] to handle my affairs as directed below.
Negotiating Settlements: The attorney-in-fact is empowered to negotiate and enter into settlements with the opposing party or their legal representatives on behalf of the principal. This includes but is not limited to discussions regarding the division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
Signing Legal Documents: The attorney-in-fact is authorized to sign all necessary legal documents and agreements related to the divorce process, including but not limited to petitions, affidavits, financial disclosures, and consent forms, as may be required by the relevant jurisdiction.
Representation in Court Proceedings: The attorney-in-fact is granted the authority to represent the principal in court proceedings related to the divorce, including hearings, trials, and other legal appearances. This includes the ability to make arguments, present evidence, and engage in legal advocacy on behalf of the principal.
Communicating with Legal Counsel: The attorney-in-fact may communicate with legal counsel retained by the principal to seek advice, obtain legal opinions, or engage in discussions pertinent to the divorce proceedings. This includes the exchange of information and documentation relevant to the case.
Making Decisions in the Best Interest of the Principal: The attorney-in-fact is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the principal concerning all aspects of the divorce process, taking into consideration the principal's wishes, rights, and welfare.
III. Term and Termination
This Power of Attorney commences on [DATE] and will continue until specifically revoked by me in writing and delivered to the Attorney-In-Fact.
IV. Signature Section:
By signing below, the undersigned principal acknowledges and grants the aforementioned powers to the designated attorney-in-fact:
[YOUR NAME] (Principal)
[Date]
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENT
I, [AGENT NAME], acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms and responsibilities outlined in this Power of Attorney document. I accept the appointment as Agent and agree to act under the instructions and limitations provided herein.
[AGENT'S NAME] (Attorney-in-fact)
[Date]
Witness Acknowledgement
We, the undersigned witnesses, affirm that the principal willingly executed this Divorce Power of Attorney in our presence, and we attest to the principal's capacity and understanding of the document's contents.
Witness 1:
[Witness 1 Full Name]
[Date]
[Witness 2 Full Name]
[Date]
Notary Acknowledgement
On this day of in the year , before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained
Witness my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires:
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