Is the stepson a direct relative?

Stepsons are not regarded as immediate family members.

First, we need to define immediate family members. Immediate family members usually refer to immediate descendants and immediate ancestors, such as parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren. Under this definition, the stepson, as a family member through marriage rather than blood relationship, does not belong to the category of immediate family members.

However, in real life, stepsons and stepparents often establish deep emotional ties and enjoy certain rights and obligations in law. For example, in some countries and regions, stepparents may be responsible for raising and educating stepsons, and stepsons may also enjoy certain rights and interests in inheritance.

In addition, it should be noted that the laws of different countries and regions may have different status, rights and obligations for stepsons. Some local laws may clearly stipulate the legal relationship between stepchildren and stepparents, such as inheritance rights and maintenance obligations. In other places, these relationships may rely more on consultations and arrangements within the family.

To sum up:

Stepsons are usually not regarded as immediate family members, but in real life and law, there may be certain legal relations and rights and obligations between stepsons and stepparents. These relationships may be different due to different regions and laws, so when dealing with legal issues involving stepchildren, it is necessary to comprehensively consider local legal provisions and the actual situation of the family.

Legal basis:

the marriage law of the people's republic of china

Article 27 provides that:

There should be no abuse or discrimination between stepparents and stepchildren.

The rights and obligations between a stepfather or stepmother and his stepchildren who are raised and educated shall be governed by the relevant provisions of this Law on the relationship between parents and children.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code

Article 1072 stipulates:

There should be no abuse or discrimination between stepparents and stepchildren.

The provisions of this law on the relationship between parents and children shall apply to the rights and obligations between stepfathers or stepmothers and their stepchildren.