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Giving Temporary Parental Authority to Someone Else

If you’re a parent or legal guardian of minor children and you’re worried about being separated from your children, there is a form you can fill out to give someone one trust short-term ability to care for your children. You can find it by visiting montanalawhelp.org/resource/giving-temporary-parental-authority-someone-else 

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MLSA provides free legal help. Visit www.montanalawhelp.org/apply-legal-services or call our HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899 to apply for free legal help. You can leave a message in Spanish in our Spanish voicemail inbox.

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