Grandparent Power of Attorney
Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio
This form allows a parent, guardian, or custodian to name a child's grandparent as an attorney in fact. This appointed person can handle many decisions about the child's care, like school enrollment and medical treatment, but it does not give them legal custody.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used when the parent, guardian, or custodian needs to grant authority for the child's care because of certain situations, such as being seriously ill or temporarily unable to provide care.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The parent, guardian, or custodian of the child signs this form to appoint the grandparent as the attorney in fact.
- What rights does this form give the grandparent?
- The grandparent can handle things like school enrollment and consenting to medical or dental treatment, but it does not give them legal custody.
- Does this form need to be filed with the court?
- Yes, the parent must file this power of attorney with the juvenile court in the county where the grandparent lives, and it must be done within five days of creating it.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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