Legal Definitions - prosocer

Prosocer refers to a specific familial relationship in civil law, identifying the grandfather of one's spouse. More precisely, it is the father of one's father-in-law or mother-in-law.

Here are some examples to illustrate this term:

• Imagine a family gathering where Sarah introduces her husband, Mark, to her extended family. Sarah's father, Mr. Davis, introduces Mark to his own father, Mr. Thompson. In this scenario, Mr. Thompson is Mark's prosocer, as he is the grandfather of Mark's spouse (Sarah).

• When drafting a will, John wishes to acknowledge all significant family members. His wife, Emily, has a grandfather, Mr. Peterson, who is still alive. If John were to refer to Mr. Peterson in his will using a specific legal term for his relationship to John, Mr. Peterson would be identified as John's prosocer.

• During a discussion about family history, Maria learns that her husband, David, has a paternal grandfather, Mr. Rodriguez, who was a prominent figure in their community. For Maria, Mr. Rodriguez is her prosocer, representing her spouse's grandfather.