ex-stepdad
Past maternal partner
An ex-stepdad is a man who was formerly married to one's parent but is no longer—the stepfather from a marriage that has ended.
The relationship may persist socially even after the legal connection dissolves: My ex-stepdad still comes to Thanksgiving.
Household joined by remarriage
- ex-spouseDivorced husband or wife
- remarriageWedding after divorce/widowhood
- stepchildrenSpouse's children from before
- stepsiblingNon-biological brother or sister
half-sibling · blended household · stepkids · chosen family · family dynamics · second marriage
Protective care or control
- alimonyCourt-ordered post-divorce payments
- child supportMandated parental financial contribution
- visitation rightsNoncustodial parent's scheduled contact
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
settlement · mediation · family court · custody arrangement · divorce decree · legal separation · spousal support · parenting plan
Space between two points
- disconnectionState of being severed
- alienationState of being isolated
- drifted apartGradually lost closeness
- moving onProceeding past something
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- role modelPerson others emulate
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
parental figure · formative years · trusted adult · childhood memories · life lessons · looked up to
stepfamily
Household joined by remarriage
- ex-spouseDivorced husband or wife
- remarriageWedding after divorce/widowhood
- stepchildrenSpouse's children from before
stepsibling · half-sibling · blended household · stepkids · chosen family · family dynamics · second marriage
custody
Protective care or control
- alimonyCourt-ordered post-divorce payments
- child supportMandated parental financial contribution
- visitation rightsNoncustodial parent's scheduled contact
co-parenting · settlement · mediation · family court · custody arrangement · divorce decree · legal separation · spousal support · parenting plan · custody battle
distance
Space between two points
- disconnectionState of being severed
- alienationState of being isolated
- drifted apartGradually lost closeness
lost contact · moving on · letting go · memories · unresolved issues
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- role modelPerson others emulate
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
parental figure · guidance · formative years · trusted adult · childhood memories · life lessons · looked up to
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