As we’ve all seen from Britney Spears’ recent cracktivity, or maybe our own lives, the real victim in messy divorces is the kid. Bitter divorcees have the right to want space from their ex, even to talk smack, but the life of the child won’t slow down and their need for an organized schedule can’t be ignored.
CustodyPlanner.com was created to solve this exact issue. This site provides a multi-user calendar where parents and kids can stay up to date on daily activities and plans. The calendar is used like a drawing board for the kid’s life and can display events such as sports practice and games, doctor’s appointments, birthdays, school functions and vacations. These events are shown next to the pre-devised visitation and custody schedule. The hope is that parents will have minimal contact- no talking or calling, and everyone can stay up-to-date and aware of the schedule of the kids. There will be less surprises, more chances for the kids to forget their parent’s problems and an opportunity for positive family growth.
CustodyPlanner.com In Their Own Words
“If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do is talk to your ex, but if you have children together that is exactly what you have to do. Before my divorce, we kept family appointments and events on a calendar, which usually hung on the refrigerator or in the laundry room. It usually stayed up to date, and it helped to keep everyone on the same page.
When I was no longer in the home, I was out of the loop on school events, doctor visits, sporting events and the like. The only alternative was talking to the ex constantly. This was
not something I wanted to do even before the divorce.
So CustodyPlanner.com was born. This is my effort to maintain communications for the sake of the kids while minimizing the amount of time I have to spend talking to her.”
Why CustodyPlanner.com It Might Be A Killer
This is a sad but ubiquitous problem and CustodyPlanner is on the right track to make sharing kids easier. Most parents these days are online constantly anyway, so checking and updating the calendar should be easy. Also, the resources offered on the site concerning mediation, support and legal assistance. The resources are a clever way to offer help without straying from the main purpose of the site.
Some Questions About CustodyPlanner.com
Are there plans to add features to liven up the page such as photo or video galleries to share events? Also, could there be an info section that has emergency numbers and plans of action? 
