- How is CustodyTrac different from TalkingParents?
- TalkingParents focuses on accountable messaging and Accountable Calling™, with most other features (unlimited records, full PDF exports, advanced calendar) locked behind a $24.99/mo premium tier. CustodyTrac gives you the full custody calendar, transfer log, expense sharing, incident reports, and unlimited court-ready exports — with no premium tier at all.
- Are CustodyTrac messages court-admissible like TalkingParents?
- Yes. Messages are stored append-only with server-side timestamps and per-person read receipts, and are exportable as authenticable PDF transcripts. The exhibit format your attorney gets from CustodyTrac is directly comparable to a TalkingParents export.
- Does CustodyTrac record phone calls the way TalkingParents does?
- No — CustodyTrac doesn't include voice call recording. If court-ordered call recording (TalkingParents' Accountable Calling™) is specifically required in your case, TalkingParents is still the tool for that piece. Most families combine the two, using CustodyTrac for the calendar, transfers, expenses, and everyday messaging.
- How much money does switching from TalkingParents save?
- TalkingParents' premium tier is roughly $299/year per parent. CustodyTrac is free for both parents, so a two-parent household saves ~$600/year switching for the non-call features.
- Can I export my message history?
- Yes — CustodyTrac exports the full message thread (or any date range) as a formatted, court-ready PDF including timestamps, sender IDs, and read receipts. Exports are unlimited and free.
- Does my co-parent need to sign up?
- You can start solo and start logging messages, incidents, transfers, and expenses on your own timestamped record. Once your co-parent joins, the shared timeline automatically merges.
