You must grant a power of attorney to your spouse so that he/she can attend the cases inherent to your patrimony, all the fiscal aspects and, if needed, the custody of the minors. It is important that you obtain a power of attorney from your spouse so that you can handle cases related to his or her estate, child custody and tax issues.

 

It is highly recommended that you sign this power of attorney in front of a notary in the U.S. or consulates. If this is not possible, this power of attorney could be signed in Mexico and would have to be translated by an official expert and have an apostille.

 

It is important to point out that in the case of child custody, the power of attorney is not a guarantee since if the child is in the custody of the State it will be the judge's decision whether or not to endorse that power of attorney.

 

Blank Power of Attorney forms are available here.