For many separated parents, maintaining clear and non-confrontational communication can prove difficult. This is particularly the case where there has been a history of domestic abuse.
One increasingly popular method helping parents to co-parent effectively is the use of a parenting app.
The major benefit of most parenting apps is that communications are all recorded in writing and cannot be deleted, so there is a clear record of exactly who said what and when. This minimises the risk of any misunderstanding or dispute about what the agreed arrangements were, which can often happen in respect of arrangements discussed over the phone or in person.
Communication is also instant so important updates can be passed on quickly and easily.
For these reasons, the use of parenting apps are increasingly being recommended by domestic abuse support organisations and by CAFCASS (the court and family advisory support service). Their use is often now directed by the family court in child arrangements proceedings.
One popular parenting app is OurFamilyWizard, which charges an annual subscription fee per person and offers co-parenting tools to assist with information sharing, managing expenses and organising time. Another option with similar tools, which is free to use, is AppClose.
If you are having difficulties with communicating with your child’s / children’s other parent or agreeing arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact us and speak to a member of our private family team to discuss how we may be able to assist you.
