Transfer of Child Support to Grandfather and Uncle

Question
When does child support transfer to their uncles or grandfather?
Answer

I say, and with God's help: If the father is unable to provide for his children due to illness or other reasons, the obligation of support transfers to his father (the grandfather), then to the uncle, and so on. And God knows best.

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