My father n law is sealed to his mother and step father. He would like to be sealed to his real dad

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My father n law is sealed to his mother and step father. He would like to be sealed to his real dad who is currently sealed to no one. Can he be sealed to his mom and his real dad if they are not sealed? Or does he have to pick which parent to be sealed

NidaFL

In help center see Article of instruction "Policies for sealing deceased children to deceased parents"

Children who are not born to previously sealed parents may be sealed to their parents.

Sealings may be performed by proxy on behalf of deceased children.

Dennis J Yancey

I think this question would be most appropriately discussed with a bishop, stake president or temple president who are familiar with your specific case.

 

But a child can NOT be sealed to a set of parents who aren't sealed to each other . . .

 

 

Brett .

@McCall Marie Modersitzki​ 

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Marie

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'Dennis' is correct ...

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But ...

That said ...

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Question: Are ALL his Parents, (Biological) Mother and Father; and, Step Father, "Deceased"?

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IF, they are; THEN ...  

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Short Answer: 'Yes', provided that there was a "Relationship" between his (Biological) Mother and Father (but, that "Relationship" DOES NOT necessarily have to include a "Marriage"); and, with consideration with the following "Knowledge Articles".

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One can be "Sealed" to MORE than one 'Set' of "Parents".

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Let me explain ...

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Firstly, if his (Biological) Mother and Father, were "Married"; then, he certainly can; and, that is despite of a "Divorce" situation

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However, if a Couple was "Sealed" in life and the "Sealing" was "Canceled"; then, 'First Presidency' Approval is required for them to be "Sealed" again.

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Secondly, if his (Biological) Mother and Father, were NOT "Married"; then, if there is an indication that they lived together (or, there was indication of 'Support'); but, were not legally married, they can be "Sealed" together. 

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But, there is also a 'caveat' ... A deceased man may have sealed to him all deceased women to whom he was legally married during his life.

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Here are some "Knowledge Articles" in "FamilySearch":

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Policies for sealing deceased spouses to each other

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Policies-for-sealing-deceased-spouses-to-each-other&lang=en_US 

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How long do I have to wait before deceased spouses can be sealed to each other?

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Sealing-Spouses-1381812082910&lang=en_US

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Policies for sealing deceased children to deceased parents

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Policies-for-sealing-deceased-children-to-deceased-parents&lang=en 

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Policy on sealing a deceased couple that were never married nor ever lived together

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Policy-on-sealing-a-deceased-couple-that-were-never-married-nor-ever-lived-together-1381812090933&lang=en 

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Can a Man Have More Than One Wife Sealed to Him?

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Can-a-Man-Have-More-Than-One-Wife-Sealed-to-Him-1381812082990&lang=en_US

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Policy regarding a deceased woman being sealed to more than one deceased husband

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Can-a-Deceased-Woman-Be-Sealed-to-More-Than-One-Deceased-Husband-1381812082960&lang=en_US

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But ... Those latter two Articles need to be considered in regard to the proceeding two Articles ... in context.

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WHEREAS ... 

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If ANY of his Parents, (Biological) Mother and Father; and, Step Father, are STILL "Living"; THEN, that is another matter ...

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Sealings to deceased family members

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=What-are-the-Procedures-for-having-Living-Individuals-Sealed-to-their-Deceased-Spouse-Parents-or-Children-1381812079804&lang=en 

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Policy for sealing living members after a spouse or fiance dies

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Policy-for-sealing-living-members-after-a-spouse-s-death-1381812096498&lang=en_US

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I hope this helps.

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Brett

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ps: BUT, 'Yes', as 'Dennis' suggested, depending on circumstances, it would be appropriate to discuss the matter with the, Bishop; Stake President; and, Temple President, in that order.

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