Co-parenting is a challenging process. While you may believe it is best for your children to have close relationships with both parents, it comes with its fair share of frustrations and complexities. You must stay in consistent communication with your ex-spouse, coordinate schedules and switch the kids between houses.
Thankfully, there are plenty of tools available to assist you with co-parenting. Here are a few apps that can help you achieve your co-parenting goals.
1. Cozi (free for Apple and Android)
Cozi is a free app with various features, including:
- Calendar sharing
- Grocery-list creation and sharing
- Meal planning
If you are looking for a free app to help your family stay organized and maintain a schedule all in one place, Cozi is a great option.
2. 2houses ($14.17 monthly for Apple and Android)
2houses helps with communicating with the other parent and staying in touch with your children when they are gone. You can share calendars and track expenses with your ex. The app also lets you share videos, photos and quotes for your children to view. Most importantly, it offers a secure platform to share important documents for medical information and bank transactions.
3. Talking Parents (free with paid options for more features)
If you need to show proof of communication between you and the other parent, Talking Parents can be a great help. This app records and maintains your communications to reduce misunderstandings and conflict. The app is free, but there are paid subscription options to access features for sharing private documents and to send and receive payments like child support.
4. AppClose (free on Apple and Android)
This co-parenting app AppClose offers scheduling features, expense sharing, secure text communication and allows you to make audio and video calls directly through the app. Documenting every call and contact, including those which were attempted and missed, can be informative.
5. Our Family Wizard (multiple subscription options for Apple and Android)
Our Family Wizard claims to be the number one court-recommended, paid subscription app that gives you the following features:
- Make easy parenting schedules
- Store and stare family details
- Manage expenses and payments
- Organize and document communications
- Request exchanges and reimbursements
This app can keep everything you will need in court to demonstrate your historical coparenting situation and is a great way to maintain a clear plan and communication.
Depending on your needs, one of these apps will likely be able to offer scheduling, communication and expense management when navigating the co-parenting process. For more nuanced questions related to your custody agreement and coparenting in Tennessee, contact an experienced custody attorney.
