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.

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Answered on 11/28/00, 12:37 pm


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