witch_wicked_1

I'm the power of attorney for someone going through a divorce. This person doesn't have an attorney at this time. This person is in jail so can't get some of the legal things needed done for his final divorce hearing. I have the power to handle his business operating transactions, claims and litigation, and commence actions and proceedings in his name. I was told to file a request for interrogatories from petitioner to him (Respondent) and a request for production of documents from Petitioner to him(Respondent) . Can I do this and how? Thanks for any help.

PhilR

Unless you are licensed to practice law, I would not do those things.You need to hire an attorney to represent him. As his power of attorney, you probably also have the authority to hire professionals to represent him. However, while an attorney can hold the power of attorney, the power of attorney does NOT confer with it the ability to practice law on someone's behalf.Contact a family law attorney in your area (or the area where the divorce has been filed). For a referral, call your local or state bar association.

BoredAtWork

Legal things are different in different states (assuming you're in the U.S.). Try to find a state gov't website for legal help / divorce help. My state has one -- it's a state-owned site, not some attorney's site. It shows all the steps necessary for a divorce.Or - ask whoever it was that told you to file those specific things.

JohnE

Well DUH! Since you don't know what you are doing YOU need to hire an attorney or divorce lawyer for him.