Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Legal Next of Kin
Are stepchildren considered legal next of kin if the natural mother of these children dies and the stepfather has no living blood relatives?
Asked on 11/17/00, 3:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Legal Next of Kin
The stepchildren have no legal relationship to the stepfather. If push comes to shove, the family of the mother would have a greater legal right to the children.
Answered on 11/28/00, 12:37 pm
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