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If they have a biological relative then no, a brother is a closer relative than an adoptive father is. Legally though, if you are the only guardian/ relative then you will be next of kin.
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If a parent rights are terminated and the children are not adopted can the next of kind adopt the child?
Yes. The next of kin has adopted many children.
Can children from an adopted mother be next of kin to the grandmother?
yes, children through adoption are legally the same as children by birth.
Are the decedents minor children and fiance considered to be the next of kin?
No. Although next of kin is an inexact term depending on the context, a fiance is not next of kin. An unmarried adult's (who has minor children) children and parents would be considered next of kin. See related question link. A fiance would have no legal rights unless the decedent had executed a document granting legal authority.
What is the legal definition of next of kin in Ohio?
usually the next of kin would be a child, if no children than a sibling would be considered.
Who is your mothers next of kin to your mother when she is sick?
In most cases the next of kin would be the spouse. If there is no spouse, children would be considered.
Who is your fathers next of kin you or your stepmother?
His wife is his next of kin for legal purposes.
Is partner your next of kin?
A partner is considered next of kin only if they are a spouse. In the United States the order of precedence after spouse is children, parents, grandchildren, then siblings.
What has the author John R Snarey written?
John R. Snarey has written: 'DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL-MORAL REASONING AMONG KIBBUTZ ADOLESCENTS' 'How fathers care for the next generation' -- subject(s): Father and child, Fathers, First-born children, Longitudinal studies
After Edward Cullen was adopted who was the next person in the family adopted?
Esme was next, then Rosalie. then Alice and Jasper found them. Then (spoiler for Breaking Dawn) Bella and Renesmee.
Our father died with no will and mother is also deceased. There are six children. Who is next of kin?
In most every jurisdiction the six children would be considered next-of-kin. You can check the laws in your state at the related question link provided below.
Is a step daughter next of kin to step mother?
Whether or not a step daughter is next of kin depends on a variety of factors. If there are no other closer relatives, then it could be the case.
Can a girlfriend be listed as next of kin if there are still living children?
If the girlfriend can be considered his common-law wife and the state where they reside recognizes the validity of such a marriage, she can claim next of kin.
