Do in-laws have the obligation to take care of their grandchildren?

In-laws generally have no obligation to bring their grandchildren. According to the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), raising children is the legal obligation of parents. In-laws have the obligation to raise grandchildren when their parents die or have no guardianship.

legal ground

Article 27 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

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 with financial means have the obligation to support their minor grandchildren whose parents have died or whose parents are 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.