Parenting App for Court (And After): Custody X Change
You'll need plenty of evidence when you go to court for custody. Gathering and sorting everything is often stressful and time-consuming.
Custody X Change has the tools you need to simplify the process.
Make a parenting plan
Parenting plans spell out co-parenting arrangements. They include custody schedules and provisions (parenting rules) that cover topics ranging from legal custody to the child's diet.
Courts typically require parents to make a parenting plan. Parents make one together if they agree on parenting arrangements. They each propose their own plan to the court if they disagree.
The Custody X Change parenting plan template offers over 120 provisions and lets you create your own. Build a plan that will suit your child for years to come. You'll get a printable, court-ready parenting plan.
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Create a schedule
Your parenting plan will include a custody schedule. Your court will probably require you to suggest a schedule or two so you get one that works with your existing routine.
Custody X Change helps you create your ideal schedule from scratch or select from schedule templates.
You'll get a written and visual calendar ready to present in court.
Calculate parenting time
Use a parenting time calculator to know exactly how much time your custody schedule gives you — with holidays, school breaks and one-time changes included.
In court, a calculation is important when:
- Proving your involvement: Plug in your current schedule to show the court how often you care for your child. Courts like to keep the balance the child is used to.
- Getting a child support order: In many places, the more parenting time you have, the more support you'll receive (or the less you'll pay).
- Modifying a custody order: If a parent isn't following your court-ordered schedule, compare it to your actual parenting time as evidence.
Custody X Change gives you a detailed breakdown of parenting time, calculated by hour or overnight visit.
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Keep a journal
The court will want to get a look into your life with your child and your co-parenting relationship with your ex. The Custody X Change journal is a good way to document both.
Each entry is dated, and you can attach photos or documents. Print your entire journal or entries with certain labels. It's much easier and more presentable than keeping multiple notebooks.
Log expenses
The amount parents spend on child care and other child-related necessities can impact how much child support they pay or receive.
Custody X Change helps you keep track of expenses so you can prove exactly what you pay. You'll also see what the other parent owes you (or vice versa). Attach receipts for extra validation.
Is the Custody X Change co-parenting app court-approved?
Custody X Change data has been accepted as evidence by courts around the world. Many judges especially like Custody X Change parenting plans and schedules for their professional quality.
In some cases, judges even order parents to use Custody X Change to make co-parenting easier, especially if one or both parents request this.
Using Custody X Change after you've gone to court
Custody X Change is a popular parenting app for court and beyond.
After you get a custody order, you can continue to use the tools above, as well as the app's other helpful features:
- Message your co-parent to keep all parenting conversations in one place.
- Enter your child's activities schedule to see it on top of the custody schedule.
- Store your child's information so you can quickly see their teachers, shoe size and more.
Whether you're in or out of court, the Custody X Change co-parenting app can support you throughout your journey.