Legal Question in Family Law in District of Columbia
Grandchild
If you adopt a daughter and she gives birth to a son, is the son a legal grandchild or does the law require that the son also has to be adopted in order to be a legal grandchild.
Asked on 6/15/06, 6:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Grandchild
Nope, the child of your adopted daughter, is automatically recognized in the law as your grandchild for all legal purposes. No further legal proceedings are necessary--whether adoption or otherwise--in order for the child to be legally recognized as your grandchild.
Answered on 6/15/06, 8:58 pm