A niece is the daughter of your brother or sister and therefore has at least one grandparent who is also your ancestor. Sharing an ancestor, you are blood relatives - to the extent that term has any real meaning. (Remember, we share DNA, not blood, with our relatives.)
However, if the niece, or her parent, was adopted, she is still a niece but shares no genetics with you and so would not be considered a "blood relative" by those who use that term.
In the US, immediate family is usually considered to be parents, children and perhaps grandparents. Cousins of any sort are not considered to be immediate family unless a particular cousin has been living as a member of a nuclear family for many years.
A non-family member is someone who is not related to you by blood or marriage. This term can refer to any individual outside of your immediate family circle, such as friends, colleagues, or acquaintances.
In Michigan it is not necessary to get approval for immediate family members. However, it is necessary to obtain approval if the inmate is not an immediate family member or is not related. This is done through the MDOC directly and requires permission from the facility warden.
A baby of the family is either the youngest member of the family, or a member of an immediate family who is treated as if he or she is the youngest member of the family.
No, you can only give a car to a immediate family member and not pay taxes on the gift. A mother-in-law is not a legall family member.
Yes sibling by blood would count as that as long as you have contact or live together.
Immediate family members typically include a person's parents, siblings, spouse, and children. They are considered to be closest in relation to an individual.
guardianship over to a particular family member
No. Since it is a member of the Allium family, it is considered a biennial. See the related link below.
In Georgia, a godfather is not considered a legal family member. The role of a godfather is typically a religious or ceremonial one, where the person is chosen to guide and support a child in their spiritual upbringing, but they do not have legal rights or responsibilities similar to a family member.
You should definitely go to the funeral of a member of your family, especially if they are an immediate family member. It is also a good time to see a lot of your family you may not of seen in a while.
No, unless you are a member of his immediate family.