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Charges brought by a new spouse? (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stepchildren

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'charges' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Another definition for stepchildren that I've seen is " Maybe some of family".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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