Co-parenting guides

Plain-language guides for co-parents on tracking shared expenses, proving payments, keeping court-ready records, and handling taxes. SharedAnchor organizes records; it is not legal advice.

Choosing an App

A DComply Alternative for Co-Parenting Expenses

DComply is a lean, low-cost expense tracker for co-parents. Here is how it compares with an alternative if you also want verifiable records and a calendar.

A TalkingParents Alternative for Expense Tracking

TalkingParents is built for documented communication, not detailed expenses. Here is how to pair it with, or choose, a tool focused on shared-cost tracking.

An AppClose Alternative for Tracking Shared Child Expenses

AppClose moved from free to a paid subscription in 2026. If that prompted you to compare options, here is how to choose an alternative for shared expenses.

AppClose vs OurFamilyWizard: Which Co-Parenting App?

AppClose vs OurFamilyWizard on price, features, and court records. Both charge per parent - here is how they compare and when a focused expense tool fits better.

Co-Parenting Expense Apps Compared: How to Choose (2026)

OurFamilyWizard, AppClose, DComply, TalkingParents, and newer options all track shared child expenses differently. Here is how to compare them and pick one.

CoParentSplit vs SharedAnchor: Co-Parenting Expense Apps

CoParentSplit and SharedAnchor are both low-cost, per-pair expense tools for co-parents. Here is an honest look at how they differ so you can choose.

Looking for an OurFamilyWizard Alternative for Expenses?

OurFamilyWizard is thorough but charges each parent and bundles features you may not need. Here is how to evaluate an alternative focused on shared expenses.

What Co-Parenting Apps Cost in 2026 (Compared)

What co-parenting apps cost in 2026: AppClose, OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, and more. See per-parent vs per-pair pricing and what you are really paying for.

Court and Records

How to Make Your Child-Expense Records Court-Admissible

Spreadsheets and screenshots are easy to challenge in a custody dispute. Here is what makes a child-expense record credible enough to stand up to scrutiny, and how a tamper-evident audit trail helps.

What Counts as Proof of Payment in a Child Support or Custody Case

If you need to show you paid your share, some records hold up and some fall apart. Here is what counts as proof of payment and how to keep it.

Custody and Calendar

2-2-3, 2-2-5, or Week-On-Week-Off: Which 50/50 Custody Schedule Works?

The common 50/50 custody schedules trade off frequency, stability, and logistics. Here is how 2-2-3, 2-2-5, and week-on-week-off compare so you can pick one.

The 5-2-2-5 Custody Schedule: How It Works, With Examples

The 5-2-2-5 custody schedule gives each parent the same two weekdays every week and alternates the weekend. Here is how the 5-2-2-5 parenting schedule works.

Getting Started

How to Set Up a Co-Parenting Expense Agreement

Most co-parenting money fights come from unsettled rules, not bad intentions. Here is what to decide up front so shared expenses run smoothly.

Payments and Proof

How to Split and Track Uninsured Medical Bills With Your Co-Parent

Uninsured medical costs are the most-disputed shared expense for co-parents. Here is how to split them fairly and keep a record that holds up later.

Is Venmo Enough Proof You Paid Your Co-Parent?

Venmo works for sending money, but a screenshot is weak proof in a co-parenting dispute. Here is what holds up better and how to keep a payment record you can actually rely on.

Splitting Kids' Expenses: A Cleaner Way Than a Shared Spreadsheet

Shared spreadsheets break down fast for co-parents: edits, disputes, and no clear record of who confirmed what. Here is a cleaner reimbursement loop that keeps both parents on the same page.

What to Do When Your Co-Parent Won't Pay You Back for Shared Expenses

When a co-parent stops reimbursing their share of kids' costs, the fix is a clear record, not a fight. Here is a calm, documented way to ask and follow up.

Taxes

How to Track Shared Child Expenses for Taxes (Divorced Parents)

Claiming a dependent, splitting medical costs, or documenting support means keeping records the IRS and your co-parent both accept. Here is a simple, year-round way to track shared child expenses for tax time.

County-specific guides

Statutory requirements and court procedures vary by county. These guides explain your county's rules for child support calculations, expense reimbursement, and filing deadlines.