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What do you call…

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9:28AM
Jul-14-08


LizC

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What is the polite word for the current spouse of your ex-spouse?  I can come up with phrases (”the ex's new wife” or “my children's stepmother”) but that's awkward at best.  There must be some word (that's polite!) for this person.
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