A son-in-law can be an agent ad litem in civil litigation. An agent in civil litigation refers to a person who replaces or assists the parties in civil litigation within a certain authority. According to the law, people who are husband and wife, lineal blood relatives, collateral blood relatives within three generations, close in-laws and other relatives who have the relationship of support and maintenance can act as agents ad litem in the name of close relatives of the parties.

legal analysis

the following kinds of people can be entrusted as agents ad litem: (1) close relatives of the parties. Close relatives in civil litigation include: spouse, parents, children, brothers and sisters, grandparents, grandparents, grandchildren and grandchildren. (2) lawyers. (3) people recommended by social groups. Social organizations refer to non-profit organizations established according to law or approved by relevant departments, with articles of association, names, a certain number of members, sources of funds, offices and offices. Mainly includes: ① People's mass organizations. Such as trade unions, women's federations, student unions, youth leagues, etc. ② Social welfare organizations. Such as China Welfare Foundation, China Red Cross Society, Consumers Association, etc.

③ literary and art work groups. Such as the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Association of Dramatists and the Association of Musicians. ④ Academic research groups. Such as natural science workers association, social science workers association, medical association, etc. ⑤ Religious groups. Such as Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism and other groups engaged in religious activities. Social organizations act as litigation agents not in the name of groups, but in the name of people recommended by groups. (4) the person recommended by the party's unit. In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of its employees, the unit to which the party belongs may recommend one person to represent the party in litigation, but the recommended person as litigation agent must be approved and authorized by the party.

Legal basis

Article 58 of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, the parties and legal representatives may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem. The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem: (1) lawyers and grassroots legal service workers; (2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned; (three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.