What is a second marriage with children?

This entry describes a second marriage in which children from a prior relationship are already part of the story, whether they live in the home or visit it. It lists what is true on the wedding day: another parent, a child's schedule, and loyalties that predate the new spouse.

What this entry does not do

It does not repeat the premarital checklist for a partner who already has a child, and it does not give custody law.