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Simple English definitions for legal terms
immediate family
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A quick definition of immediate family:
Immediate family refers to the people who are closest to you and who you live with or are related to by blood or marriage. This includes your parents, siblings, spouse, and children. Sometimes, it can also include your spouse's parents, siblings, and children. Stepchildren and adopted children are also considered immediate family members. An intact family is one where both parents live together with their children.
A more thorough explanation:
Immediate family refers to a group of people who are related to each other by blood, marriage, or adoption. This group usually includes parents, siblings, spouse, and children.
- A family consisting of a mother, father, and their two children.
- A family consisting of a single parent and their child.
- A family consisting of a married couple and their children.
These examples illustrate how immediate family can vary in size and composition, but always includes the closest and most direct relatives.