What a Court Ordered Co-Parenting App Costs Here
Here is the whole price list. Secure co-parent text messaging is $0 for both parents, in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. No credit card, no trial that expires, and no charge that shows up later. There is no message limit, no cutoff date on your history, no credit card and no countdown.
Money matters more in a custody case than people expect. Parents are already covering filing fees, service fees, parenting classes, and often attorney bills. When cost is the reason one parent will not join, the written communication the judge asked for never actually happens, and the court just sees two parents who still cannot talk. Free for both sides removes that excuse entirely.
Everything you need to build the record costs nothing. Every message is time-stamped as it is sent and kept in a tamper-evident thread, and you can read, search and scroll the whole history for free, for as long as your case runs.
The one paid step is filing. Building and keeping that history costs nothing. Turning it into a formatted court export is part of Parent Portal Plus at $9.99 a month, which you can start the month you need it and stop after. If you never need to file, you never pay.
If your court order names a specific app, follow the order and talk with your attorney about alternatives before changing anything. FamilyCourtHelp.com is a self-help resource, not a law firm, and this is not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does co-parent messaging cost here?
Nothing. Secure co-parent text messaging is $0 for both parents, in every state, with no credit card and no trial clock. There is no message limit and no cutoff date on your history.
Do both parents have to pay?
No. Neither parent pays to send or read messages, and that is the point: a written record only works if both of you are actually on it.
Is there a completely free co-parenting app?
Yes. FamilyCourtHelp keeps co-parent text messaging free for both parents in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with a time-stamped, tamper-evident record kept at no cost, no credit card and no trial clock. The court export tool is the one paid piece, at $9.99 a month in the month you need it.
What is the paid export for?
Filing. Building and keeping your history is free, but a judge needs it as a clean, formatted document rather than a screen you scroll. That export is part of Parent Portal Plus, which you can start in the month you need it and stop after. The messaging stays free either way.
Free co-parent text messaging with evidence organization and behavior pattern tools
A useful co-parent communication record starts with everyday conversations about your child. Free direct text messaging gives you a place to discuss school, appointments and exchanges. Evidence organization and behavior pattern tools help you review selected records when you need a fuller picture.
Free co-parent text messaging
Keep child-related conversations in a time-stamped message history instead of searching through scattered texts. Write the question, the relevant date and the response you need. Keep the surrounding conversation when reviewing an exchange so a single sentence does not lose its context. Direct text messaging is free; optional calls and other tools have separate plan details.
Evidence Builder for organized records
Use Evidence Builder to arrange selected messages, notes and supporting files into an organized record. Give each item a clear title and date, and keep the original source available alongside your explanation. An exhibit list can help you find the material you want to discuss with your attorney. Organization supports preparation; it does not decide whether a court will accept an item.
Review communication and behavior patterns
Review response timing, unanswered questions, repeated messages and dated observations with their source context. Use behavior pattern tools to examine a sequence of events instead of relying on memory alone. Check automated findings against the complete conversation and distinguish your own notes from messages. A pattern summary is a review aid, not a diagnosis, a finding about intent or proof of misconduct.
Direct text messaging is free. Optional tools, calls, reports and downloads may require a paid plan. Review the current pricing for what is included. See plans and pricing