Log planned and actual time
Capture pickups, drop-offs, changes, cancellations, missed time, and make-up time.
Parenting time records
A parenting time log that stays organized โ for Canadian parents
Private, balanced records for Canadian families, with dated entries, source files and focused PDF exports for a lawyer or mediator.
- Planned vs actual
- Changes stay traceable
- Filter by date or child
Connect related evidence
Attach messages or notes that explain why a change happened.
Create a clearer timeline
Use PDF exports to review parenting time records by date, child, or category.
What this means in Canada
A parenting time log that stays organized โ for Canadian parents
A useful Canadian record keeps the parenting arrangement, the observed event and the supporting source on separate layers. Preserve context, note later developments and leave room for contrary facts.
Federal, provincial and territorial family-law rules can interact, and procedure differs across the country. Do not assume that one province's terminology or process applies nationally. A family lawyer in the relevant province or territory can assess the legal use of a focused export.
When sharing is appropriate, use a working copy containing the governing document, a neutral chronology and the decisive originals. Keep the broader private history available for follow-up questions.
A record you can reconstruct later
Keep scheduled time and actual time easy to compare.
Quick checklist
What belongs in a parenting time entry
- Scheduled start and end
- Actual start and end
- Overnights or hours
- Agreed changes
- Cancelled or missed time
- Make-up time
How it works
Build a timeline that answers what changed.
Record what was planned
Start with the scheduled pickup, return, overnight, or care period.
Add the actual outcome
Capture the time that occurred, including cancellations, late returns, and make-up time.
Connect the explanation
Attach the message or note that shows whether a change was requested, agreed, or disputed.
Common questions
Before you start recording
Casewell helps organize information. It does not decide what is legally relevant or replace advice from a qualified professional.
What is the difference between a calendar and a parenting time log?
A calendar shows what was planned. A parenting time log records what actually occurred and keeps later changes or explanations with that event.
Can I track make-up time?
Yes. Record the missed or changed period and connect any agreed make-up time so both parts remain visible.
Can I filter parenting time records?
Casewell lets you review and export records by date, child, or category.
Common records
Built around the situations separated parents actually need to document.
Keep the detail while
it is still fresh.
Build a private, dated record and export the entries you choose when they are needed.
Casewell does not provide legal advice or guarantee professional acceptance.