How the journal works
A date and a few calm, factual lines.
Saved with the time, certified like your records.
Hand it to an attorney or file it with the court.
The version you write down today beats the one you try to remember a year from now. The journal keeps it clear, timestamped, and ready if it ever matters.
Write it down while it's fresh
A date, a few calm sentences about what happened, a photo if it matters. The best record is the one you make in the moment, before the details blur and the two stories drift apart.
Court-ready as you write
Every entry is timestamped as you save it, and the journal exports to the same certified, tamper-evident format as the rest of your CoreParent records, with a verification code and cryptographic fingerprint. See how certified records hold up, and confirm one at /verify.
Unlimited and free
There is no cap and no paywall on documenting your own life. The journal is free with a CoreParent account, so you never have to choose between keeping a record and keeping your budget.
Yours by default
Journal entries are private to you unless you choose to share them. It works even if you are the only parent using the app: see co-parenting solo.
Common questions
Is the journal really free?
Yes. Keeping an unlimited journal is included with a free CoreParent account, with no cap on entries.
Can I use my journal in court?
Entries are timestamped and export to a certified, tamper-evident format with a verification code, so they can be produced and independently verified. This is general information, not legal advice.
Does my co-parent see my journal?
No. Journal entries are private to you by default, and nothing is shared with the other parent unless you choose to share it.
What should I write down?
Keep it factual: the date, what happened, and who was there. Calm, specific entries are more useful later than emotional ones.
Can I export it?
Yes. You can export your journal as a certified record, ready to hand to an attorney or file with the court.