Do in-laws have an obligation to help their grandchildren?

Generally speaking, in-laws have no obligation to bring up grandchildren, and raising children is the legal obligation of parents. In-laws have the obligation to raise grandchildren when their parents die or have no guardianship. Maintenance is a legal obligation stipulated by our country, and it will not change because of any situation or reason, so even if it is not supported, there is still a maintenance obligation. Parents who fail to perform their maintenance obligations, lack the ability to work or have difficulties in living have the right to claim alimony from their adult children. If parents fail to perform their maintenance obligations, minor children or adult children who cannot live independently have the right to ask their parents to pay maintenance. Parents who fail to perform their maintenance obligations, lack the ability to work or have difficulties in living have the right to claim alimony from their adult children.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code

Article 27 Parents are guardians of minor children. If a minor's parents are dead or have no guardian, the following qualified guardians shall serve as guardians in turn:

(1) grandparents, grandparents;

(2) brothers and sisters;

(three) other individuals or organizations are willing to act as guardians, but with the consent of the residents' committee, villagers' committee or civil affairs department of the minor's domicile.

Article 1074. Grandparents who can afford it have the obligation to support their minor grandchildren whose parents are dead or unable to support them.

Grandchildren and grandchildren with financial means have the obligation to support grandparents whose children are dead or unable to support them.