In this type of stepfamily, both partners have children from previous relationships or marriage, although the children may reside in different households.

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A complex stepfamily is one where both partners have children from previous relationships or marriage, but the children may reside in different households. This is different from a joint biological-stepfamily where both partners have children together and live in the same household, or a biological mother/stepfather or biological father/stepmother where only one parent has children from a previous relationship.

In This Type of Stepfamily, Both Partners Have Children from Previous