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Parents in second marriages may want to leave assets to their own children while ensuring that stepchildren do not inherit. When stepchildren inherit, it can create resentment leading to legal ...

The dynamics of blended families often present unique challenges. Today, we’re sharing one such story from a stepfather who, after years of feeling unaccepted, delivered a difficult truth to his ...

Navigating the world of stepparents and stepkids is no easy task! And this woman is really going through it. Read the story she wrote on Reddit and see if you think she’s handling this situation the ...

As a psychotherapist, I’ve talked to women all over the country about a dirty little secret: Sometimes, stepmothers don’t love their stepchildren. “I need to confess this to someone,” they tell me. “I ...

Are you stressed over quarreling with your adult stepchildren? Maybe they criticize everything from your housekeeping to your spending habits. It’s never easy to cope with your mate’s children.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A relationship therapist spoke with ARC to discuss a challenging topic: navigating relationships between stepparents and children. This time, a viewer asked Shannon: ...

Dear Amy: My adult stepchildren routinely exclude me. My husband denies this and says I need to try harder. Recently his son asked for his father to arrange and pay for their annual beach weekend for ...

I am ashamed to say this but I can’t stand sharing my home with my two young stepchildren. My husband won full custody of them three years ago; they live with us full time during the school year and ...

As you are aware, children are granted the most generous tax relief when it comes to inheriting. They will be granted an ...