I read this question on Dear Abby and now I'm wondering is there a legal definition or is it just dependent on the relationship one has with their inlaws or what your personal preferrence is?
2006-09-09 04:30:32 · 17 answers · asked by jimpru_perkins9801 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just for clarification.. I do believe that the answer is subjective.. but I thought it raised an interesting question. Also I am married with two boys and have great in-laws...I was just curious as to whether there was a "legal" or "dictionary" or "etiquette" to the answer.. great answers so far!
2006-09-09 07:45:02 · update #1
No legal definition as far as I know but my wife died when she was 30. We had one son but although I remarried I still considered my original in-laws as such. We got on quite well. Sadly the parents have passed on since.
Yes it depends on the relationship and preference in my humble opinion
2006-09-09 04:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by mjdp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a legal definition of in-laws. In a strictly legal sense, your in-laws are not related to you. For example, if you and your wife are in an accident and are rendered unconscious, your in-laws could make medical decisions for your wife, but not for you. That responsibility would fall to your own parents and siblings, or whoever is your next-of-kin. In-laws would have no say.
So the relationship you have with your in-laws is completely dependent on personal preference, whether your spouse is alive or not.
2006-09-09 07:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love and are loved by your in-laws, then that forms a bond which can transcend time, it all depends on how good your relationship is with them. If the spouse dies and you never really got on the the in-laws, then you might not think twice about moving to Yemmen, but if you had a loving bond, then that isnt likely to be broken, even if you were to re-marry :) :) :)
2006-09-09 04:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully, 'dear abby' doesn't tell people what they should be doing with their problems. You have asked the right questions yourself. Now, go and sit with them (the questions), till your soul feels the answer. You will get the answers to your question from within.
2006-09-09 05:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by thru a glass darkly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your relationship with your inlaws. You are never legally bound to your in-laws
2006-09-09 04:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by shmidly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the spouse died they are still considered your spouse. You never hear a widow referer to their spouse any other way. Therefore yes, they are still your inlaws.
2006-09-09 05:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Yen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once a in-law, life time in-law unless you get divorced. The earthly relationship is still there after death
2006-09-09 04:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say they still are. If you don't want them to be, I guess you can say they're not. There is no legal need to have in-laws.
2006-09-09 05:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally? I don't know. Emotionally? Family is family.
2006-09-09 04:37:17 · answer #9 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Till death do us part
death parts the family tie
...of course they will remain family in ur heart
...if u like or love em! ;-)
2006-09-09 05:02:41 · answer #10 · answered by Di 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋