Co Parenting Apps available to Separated Parents

Surviving in a co-parenting arrangement during divorce or separation can be challenging. But with dedication, communication, and a willingness to put your children’s needs first, it is possible.

What is co-parenting?

Co-parenting is sharing the duties of raising a child. In many, if not most cases, the parents will physically separate, and you’ll need to make some decisions as to where the children will live and how much time they will spend with each parent.

The quality of the relationship between co-parents can also have a strong influence on the mental and emotional well-being of children, and the incidence of anxiety and depression. Of course, putting aside relationship issues, especially after an acrimonious split, to co-parent agreeably is sometimes easier said than done.

Co-parenting apps

There are some great divorce and co-parenting apps out there to manage your parenting arrangements and help to reduce the conflict. While it is an effective tool in reducing the need for legal intervention, the information the apps store can also help support legal arguments if necessary.

The law requires you to provide evidence in many family law cases and many of these apps will allow lawyers to pull records of events, expenditures, and message histories.

Below we have listed some of the best co-parenting apps for you and your family by comparing features such as calendars, money tracking, medical history and messaging, as well as costs.

1. Our Family Wizard – https://www.ourfamilywizard.com.au/

The Our Family Wizard puts your schedule, files, contacts, and communication in one app for both parties to access. You can access insights such as parenting time, child-related expenses, exchanges and more, including messaging to help keep all of your communication and information in one place.

Cost:  30 day money back guarantee. Each parent needs to activate a subscription with children and third parties able to have free accounts attached to the parents. There are a range of app packages you can choose from which can be viewed by visiting https://www.ourfamilywizard.com.au/plans-and-pricing

2. WeParent – https://weparent.app/

The WeParent app was founded by a psychologist, and it provides a space for both parents to manage documents, custody schedules, messaging, expenses, and appointments. Kids over the age of 13 can be invited to participate in the app too, and it includes a blog that has practical advice for separated couples.

Cost: Free 14 day trial. $9.99 per month, $99.99 per year or $199.99 for a lifetime for your family. The app requires one subscription, with the “founding” parent (the parent who downloaded the app), inviting the other required users for free. 

3. 2Houses – https://www.2houses.com/en

Another app with a great shared calendar is the 2Houses app, which is used in 170 countries around the world. The app features include:

• Shared Calendar – co-parents can set up colour-coded parental schedules, manage changes, and enter reoccurring activities. The calendar can be shared with other family members or third parties.
• Finance Management System – co-parents can manage shared expenses which are encoded into categories to help users keep track of expenses.
• Messages – allows co-parents to keep track of all communication. Conversations can be printed out and can never be deleted.
• Information Bank – stores all information relating to contact details and medical information.

Cost: Free 14 day trial. $159 per year (billed monthly). Only one parent must subscribe to a subscription to get access for all family members (this includes two parents, children, third parties, and mediators). Each parent has equal rights on the account, regardless of who pays for the subscription.

4. Co-Parently – http://coparently.com/

One of the best features of the Co-Parently app is the colour-coded custody calendar which means you’ll never lose track of whose weekend is which. It also has a shared online directory for all the important child-related contacts like their GP, dentist, babysitter and friends) and your child can have their own account which provides them with limited access to the features relevant to them

Cost: Free trial. $9.99 per month or $99 per year (per parent).

5. Google Calendar

Working-class parents may have used this often for meetings in their companies. However, anyone can use this for get-togethers with friends and even parenting arrangements. Google Calendar is a free and simple-to-use app that is installed by default on most smartphones. Many parents may use this free co parenting app if they want to keep each other informed and organised when it comes to their kids.

Cost: Free.

Do you need help with your co-parenting journey?

We have a team of family lawyers who can provide you with legal advice and assistance to help make your separation and future co-parenting journey a lot easier. If you would like to speak with one of our experienced team contact Solari and Stock on 8525 2700, or click here to request an appointment online.

Article written by Nikita Ward
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