Co-parenting app comparisons
Straight comparisons of co-parenting and custody documentation apps, so you can choose what fits your situation.
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Which comparison do I need?
- Custody questions rarely have one US-wide answer.Casewell vs OurFamilyWizard — for US parents
- Custody questions rarely have one US-wide answer.Casewell vs shared co-parenting apps — for US parents
- Custody questions rarely have one US-wide answer.OurFamilyWizard alternatives compared by fit and cost — for US parents
- Custody questions rarely have one US-wide answer.Casewell vs TalkingParents — for US parents
- Most lists of custody journal apps compare features.Best custody journal apps for US parents
Shared app or private record?
Casewell vs shared co-parenting apps.
Casewell vs shared co-parenting apps — for US parents
How Casewell's private custody journal differs from shared co-parenting apps like OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, and AppClose — participation, privacy, exports, and cost.
CompareBest custody journal apps for US parents
A dated comparison of custody journal and co-parenting apps for US parents, written around state rules, discovery, custody evaluators and what an attorney can actually use.
CompareHead to head
Casewell vs OurFamilyWizard.
Casewell vs OurFamilyWizard — for US parents
Casewell and OurFamilyWizard solve different problems — private custody documentation vs court-ordered shared communication. Here's how to know which you need, or whether you need both.
CompareCasewell vs TalkingParents — for US parents
Compare Casewell and TalkingParents using sourced features, current platform and price information, and a decision tree for choosing one or both.
CompareLooking for an alternative
OurFamilyWizard alternatives compared by fit and cost.
OurFamilyWizard alternatives compared by fit and cost — for US parents
Looking for an OurFamilyWizard alternative? Compare Casewell, TalkingParents and AppClose by 2026 price, edit history, and whether the other parent has to join.
CompareTalkingParents alternatives compared by fit and cost — for US parents
Looking for a TalkingParents alternative? Compare Casewell, OurFamilyWizard, AppClose, 2houses, WeParent, and Custody X Change by cost, fit, and participation.
CompareBefore you choose
How to choose a custody documentation app for family court in the United States, from who can demand your journal to how notes get used at a hearing.
Questions parents ask
Do I need an attorney to use these?
No. Many parents handle custody matters pro se, and most family courts run self-help centers. Organized, dated records help you present what happened clearly, whether you hire counsel or represent yourself.
What does a custody evaluator look at?
Evaluators and guardians ad litem look at routines, each parent's involvement and how the child is doing. They read quickly, so one factual entry per event, with the date and source, beats pages of narrative.
Is mediation required before a custody hearing?
It depends on the state and county. California, for example, requires custody mediation before a hearing, while other courts order it case by case. Domestic violence often changes the rules, so check with your local court.
Why does my state use different words?
Custody law is state law. Some states say legal and physical custody with visitation; others say parenting time and decision-making. Match your records to the wording in your own order or parenting plan.
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Keep the whole record in one place
Casewell does it on your phone: dated notes, proof attached, your court dates in view, and one clear PDF for your family-law attorney.
14 days free · Private by design
