Step-families or new family units

With the current divorce rate in Australia close to 50%, there's a good chance you might find yourself part of a stepfamily or a new family unit (such as a single parent family).

A stepfamily might be created when your mum or dad marries or moves in with a new partner, who might also have children of their own from previous relationships.

Even if your parents' boyfriend or girlfriend doesn't move in with you, you may still think of them and their family as your stepfamily.

Being part of a stepfamily might mean you live entirely with one parent (and possibly a new family) or that you split your time between parents and families.

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