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 US parents
Private, factual records for US families, with dated entries, source files and focused PDF exports for an attorney 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 the United States
A parenting time log that stays organized โ for US parents
A useful US record begins with the custody order or parenting plan that applies in the relevant state. Record the event and the time of writing separately, retain the complete source and add later corrections without overwriting history.
State law and county procedure determine how material is used. Keep the exact language from the controlling document, and do not turn a common online phrase into a nationwide rule. A local attorney can decide what belongs in a filing, exhibit or private preparation file.
For review, filter the timeline to the child, dates and issue that matter now. A compact chronology with labelled originals is easier to assess than an export of every private note.
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.