Relationship Chart

Missouri Ethics Commission

Rev 09/2011

You or
Spouse

Relationship Degree

1st degree

Parent

relative
2nd degree

Grandparent

relative
3rd degree
relative
4th degree
relative

Great
Grandparent

Great
Great
Grandparent

Great Aunt
or Uncle

Child

Sibling

Grandchild

Aunt or
Uncle

Niece or
Nephew

Great
Grandchild

First Cousin

Great
Niece or
Nephew

Great
Great
Grandchild

Consanguinity relationships are relatives by blood. Affinity relationships are relatives by marriage or adoption.

This document is intended only as a guide to aid in understanding the duties and responsibilities of the Missouri Ethics Commission.
For the Laws complete requirements, consult the law itself, codified at Chapter 105 and 130 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.