遠親

a distant relative

far / distant / remote / (intensifier in a comparison) by far / much (lower etc)

to distance oneself from (classical)

parent / one's own (flesh and blood) / relative / related / marriage / bride / close / intimate / in person / first-hand / in favor of / pro- / to kiss / (Internet slang) dear

parents-in-law of one's offspring

A relative afar is less use than a close neighbor (idiom). Take whatever help is on hand, even from strangers.

the poor are ignored in the busiest city; the rich will find relatives in the deepest mountain