I live in US, my wife has filed divorce and maintenance case in Indian court. Since I can't go to India to fight a case, my lawyer suggested to give power of attorney to my cousin brother in India, who will represent me for court matters in certain situations. He send me a draft of the power of attorney and advised me to prepare the power of attorney in US as per US procedure and send it to him in India. He will then get it registered there by the government, signed by my brother and notarize it.
My question is:
1. Is there any other option than giving power of attorney. I can attend the court once in 6 months but not more than that.
2. Is this the right procedure or the only procedure for the power of attorney in my case?. If my lawyer prepares the power of attorney on the necessary Rs 100 stamp paper (not sure) and mail it to me here for signature and i return it back to him. Will this not work?
Please advice. thanks.