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Mourning for an Uncle

Question

Are there mourning laws for someone whose father is sitting shiva for his brother?

Answer

In our times, mourning laws are not observed in this case.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 374, סעיף 6.

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