Co-parent won’t use OurFamilyWizard? Document custody solo

Steps to keep a usable record

1. 1. Read the communication requirements

   Check where your order says messages must be sent. A private log supplements that channel; it does not replace a court-ordered app.

2. 2. Record the schedule and the event

   Write the scheduled date, time and location beside what actually happened. Separate direct observations from information someone told you.

3. 3. Save the supporting record

   Keep original messages, receipts and files. Use a consistent filename and reference the file in the dated entry.

4. 4. Review a short chronology

   Choose the dates relevant to your question and ask your attorney which records to include. Do not fill missing details from memory without labeling that uncertainty.

Worked example

Sample only: the exchange was scheduled for October 6 at 5:00 p.m. The other parent arrived at 5:22 p.m. The entry records both times and cites Exhibit 1, the message confirming the meeting location. It does not guess why the parent was late.

Official sources and local rules

State court self-help information is a starting point. These California resources illustrate court preparation, not nationwide rules. Find your own state and local court’s instructions; custody matters generally use state courts, and filing, service and evidence requirements vary.

• California Courts: custody and parenting time
• California Courts: submitting documents for a family-law hearing

How to do this in Custody Ninja

Use Calendar for your schedule, Write it down for the event, and Papers for the supporting file. They never get a login and cannot edit your private record.

Scout is free. They never get a login.

Questions parents ask