Witness at the Wedding of the Father-in-law
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Question
Can one of the previous fathers-in-law be a witness at the chuppah?
Answer
It is not customary to take close relatives at all, although according to the basic law, a father-in-law is considered eligible.
Source
Sanhedrin 28 and Choshen Mishpat 33
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