Court-Grade · Cryptographically Secure

Co-parenting communication that protects your record — and your peace of mind.

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

  • SHA-256 hash chain on every plan
  • RFC 3161 DigiCert timestamps
  • Append-only & verifiable
  • FRE 803(6) ready

How it works

Protected in three simple steps.

Up and running in under a minute. Your record is protected from the very first message.

  1. 1

    Create your account

    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.

  2. 2

    Connect your co-parent

    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.

  3. 3

    Communicate with confidence

    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

Every record, defensible by design.

Unlike screenshots, email, or basic co-parenting apps, Mellow Family builds integrity into the architecture — not as an add-on.

Every plan

Tamper-evident by math

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.

Every plan

RFC 3161 timestamp responses

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.

Paid plans

Court-ready exports in one click

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.

Power Tools & Pro

Real-life tools for complex cases

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

Unalterable records for the cases that matter most.

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.

Family Court Proceedings

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

Criminal Cases

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

Child Welfare & CPS

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

Custody Modification

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

  • Timestamps can be spoofed
  • Screenshots can be edited
  • No chain of custody
  • Not court-ready

Basic co-parenting apps

  • Proprietary timestamps only
  • Limited export capability
  • No cryptographic proof
  • No custodian declaration

Mellow Family

  • RFC 3161 timestamp responses
  • SHA-256 hash chain proof
  • Public verifier with PDF fingerprint
  • FRE 803(6) custodian declaration

FAQ

Common questions.

Your words. Protected by design.

Ready to protect your record and your calm?

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