EVIDENCE LOCKER DOCUMENTATION GUIDE
A parenting record that is easier to follow.
Organize parenting-time records, exchanges, appointments and messages in a child custody journal. Create PDF timelines for review with a family law attorney.
What belongs in a parenting journal?
Record school pickups, parenting-time exchanges, appointments, activities and relevant communication. Include the event date, what you personally observed and supporting files. Routine care matters too: a journal can show the involvement you have documented over time.
Keep facts and interpretations separate
Use specific descriptions rather than labels. For example: “Arrived at the agreed exchange location at 5:00 p.m.; sent a message at 5:10 p.m.; departed at 5:30 p.m.” Preserve the original messages and include any response. This fictional example illustrates a format, not a conclusion about another parent.
Choose a child custody app around your workflow
Evidence Locker combines dated notes, photos and supporting files with optional GPS capture and PDF timeline exports. A location stamp records the phone’s location when captured; it does not establish where you were at an earlier event time. Review the actual app screens and sample report before deciding whether it fits your needs.
Prepare a timeline for your divorce attorney
Choose a relevant date range, preview the PDF and retain original files alongside the summary. A readable timeline can help your divorce or family law attorney review the history and identify questions. Evidence Locker is a documentation app, not an attorney directory or legal service. Court requirements and the significance of any record depend on your situation.
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