Every message is automatically timestamped and locked into a cryptographic hash chain. Export a complete, court-ready PDF with custodian declaration anytime — admissible under FRE 803(6) and state equivalents. Simple for everyday use. Unbreakable when it counts.
No credit card required · Free to start
The platform
A focused message thread with nothing to distract — and a cryptographic record building silently behind every word you send.
Ella's pickup is confirmed for Saturday at 10 AM. I'll have her ready at the door.
Thank you — I'll be there at 10. Please have her jacket packed, it's supposed to rain.
Every message is timestamped and hash-chained the moment it’s sent.
How it works
Up and running in under a minute. Your record is protected from the very first message.
Sign up with your email in under a minute. No credit card required to start protecting your record. Every plan includes the full cryptographic foundation.
Send a secure one-time invite link. They join free. You control the feature tier for the shared case — they never need a paid plan to communicate.
Every word is timestamped, hash-chained, and permanently recorded. Export a full court-ready PDF with one click — or give your attorney live read-only access.
Built different
Unlike screenshots, email, or basic co-parenting apps, Mellow Family builds integrity into the architecture — not as an add-on.
Every message extends a SHA-256 hash chain. Change even a single character and the break is immediately visible and attributable. No more "edited screenshot" arguments.
The chain is verifiable by anyone with a copy of the exported PDF — no special tools required.
Each export submits the manifest hash to a public Time Stamp Authority (DigiCert, GlobalSign, or Sectigo) over HTTPS and records the response. The timestamp response and message imprint are stored with every export.
Fallback chain ensures a timestamp is always recorded, even if all TSA servers are unreachable. Full CMS signature verification is available upon request.
Professional PDF with full hash chain, timestamps, and a signed custodian declaration. Includes a public verification URL so judges, attorneys, or GALs can confirm authenticity without special tools.
Designed to satisfy FRE 803(6) and equivalent state business-records hearsay exceptions.
Private Vault for photos, receipts, and court documents (15–50 GB). Smart Personal Journal for private observations. Optional ChildFocus AI tone coaching before you send.
Professional plan adds attorney and mediator read-only portal access (coming soon).
Who it serves
Cryptographically protected, append-only co-parenting histories — designed to stand on their own in family court, custody matters, CPS proceedings, or any high-stakes situation.
Authorized, tamper-evident records for custody, support, and parenting plan disputes. A complete, verifiable history that speaks for itself.
Common users: Family law attorneys · Mediators · Guardians ad litem · Pro se parents
Structured, court-ordered communication for no-contact orders, pretrial conditions, or probation — with an audit trail that can't be disputed.
Common users: Prosecutors · Defense attorneys · Pretrial services · Probation officers
Verifiable parent communication that supports case plans, reunification efforts, and court reports. Documents what was said — and when.
Common users: CPS workers · CASAs · Court-appointed advocates · Foster care teams
Documented history of parenting conduct and communication to support or oppose modification requests. The record builds itself, message by message.
Common users: Family law attorneys · Pro se parents · Judges · GALs
Regular texts & email
Basic co-parenting apps
Mellow Family
Designed for the professionals who rely on it
Submit court records with an attached custodian declaration and RFC 3161 timestamp — designed to satisfy FRE 803(6) business-records requirements.
Access a verified, append-only communication history without needing a paid account. Read-only attorney portal available on Professional.
Document verifiable co-parent communication for case plans and court reports. Timestamps cannot be altered — the record speaks for itself.
What people are saying
Finally, a platform built for the reality of contested custody. The hash chain and RFC 3161 timestamps are exactly what I need to submit records without challenges from opposing counsel.
Family Law Attorney
Texas
My attorney had me switch after the other side disputed our screenshots. The court-ready export was the only document we needed — the judge had no questions about authenticity.
Co-parent
California
The ChildFocus coaching tool alone is worth it. My client came into mediation calmer and more focused. The verified record meant we spent time on parenting, not arguing about what was said.
Guardian ad Litem
Florida
FAQ
Join parents who document their co-parenting communication in a way that protects them, their children, and their peace of mind — starting at $0.
No credit card required · Both co-parents don't need a paid plan · Records never deleted