On December 20, 2012, House Bill (HB) 279 was signed by Governor Kasich. This bill made several significant changes to the laws regarding the grandparent power of attorney and caretaker authorization affidavit. The new language will become effective on March 20, 2013.
Power of Attorney. Before HB 279, a child's parent, guardian, or custodian could create a power of attorney that granted to a grandparent with who the child is residing any of the parent's, guardian's or custodian's rights and responsibilities regarding the care, physical…