The effects of co-parenting relationships with ex-spouses on couples in step-families

This article explores shared-parenting relationships after a former spouse has re-partnered, presenting findings from interviews with 16 couples, recruited from the 'Couples in Repartnered (Step-) Families' study in New Zealand.

Relationships with step-parents in the life stories of young adults of divorce

Family Matters article on young adults of divorce and relationships with step-parents

Promoting healthy stepfamilies

Stepfamilies: Understanding and responding effectively

A discussion of problems in defining and understanding the complexities of stepfamilies, and differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families.

Snapshot of couple families with stepparent-child relationships

Relationships of children in stepfamilies with their non-resident fathers

New partners as co-parents