As more couples get divorced, the challenge of managing the aftermath become more and more difficult for families. Who gets the kids on which holiday? Is it your week or is it my week? Calendar management is challenging as it is for families today, but the world of electronics may be making it easier for divorced couples who are managing children and their schedules. Here are three pieces of software you may want to consider using after a divorce.
- Our Family Wizard- This piece of software is one of the most advanced child custody management tools for your family. The joint custody calendar or divorce calendar can help to remove any confusion over parenting time responsibilities. Having clear records and accurate documentation can help you to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunications that could otherwise lead to you back to court. The OFW Calendar is also compatable with long-distance parenting, blended families, foster care families, and more. (source: our family wizard). There is also a secure place to store vital family information and an expense log to make sure you have accurate records of expenses. For two parents, it is only $179 per year (www.ourfamilywizard.com)
- Talking Parents- What can you do in a high conflict situation? Talking parents can eliminate the need to have telephone numbers, texting, or even e-mails by getting all communication going through one central portal. Sometimes, separating parents cannot get along enough to even talk to each other. When they cannot even have any basic communication, the courts can order a software like Talking Parents in order to have all of the two way dialogue documented. This way, there isn't a he said she said situation. You can create a free account with this software. (www.talkingparents.com)
- iSplit Divorce (app)- When a divorcing couple has to split up assets, it can be very hard to visualize where the assets are going when numbers are split up on an excel spreadsheet. Who gets different items in the house? Where are the IRA's going? Who is getting which automobile? This application allows you to take the entirety of all of the assets you have as a family and visually display it in one location using icons so you can avoid more adversity down the road. For a $1.99, probably not a bad app to have on your phone if you are getting divorced.
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