power of attorney for SN son will the ex husband have to contacted?

[duke]

Going through transition with my sister and her sn ds 18. We were talking with the transitions worker about opening a bank account for him, he said that because he is unable to make a sound judgement she would have to see a solicitor about becoming power of attorney.(She also has to decide which day care and respite care is suitable too). Then he said that all blood ties would be contacted about it. Problem is the father/exh has not been on the scene since he was 5 never given him any money, seen him etc my sister is now in panic that he is going to be contacted (not sure how they would find him) and have a say in his future. He was violent and an alcoholic surely he won't be able to suddenly be a part of his life now????

[mumblechum1]

If the fathr can be contacted, then he will be served with notice of the intention to register a Guardianship Order (I don't think it will be a power of attorney as presumably the child lacks mental capacity??).

If the father doesn't write to the office of the Public Guardian with reasons for any objection, the order will be made with no problem. The only good reason for an objection is that the vulnerable person is going to be ripped off by the person seeking the order, which is obviously not applicable in this case.

[duke]

Thanks, my sister had a total melt down at the thought of him being contacted. Unless he's had a personality transplant I should imagine he wouldn't even bother answering letter however he's a twisted *** so you can never be sure.