Free co-parenting communication records, explained
A co-parenting communication record is a preserved, timestamped history of the messages between separated or divorced parents. To hold up in a custody matter, a record needs to be tamper-evident (provably unchanged), timestamped, and exportable. Screenshots of regular texts usually fail this test because they can be edited or selectively cropped. Free options exist — Liaison.legal keeps a tamper-evident, timestamped record for parents at no cost, with no payment screen anywhere in the app.
Why screenshots don't hold up
A screenshot proves almost nothing on its own. It can be cropped, staged, or edited, and it carries no independent proof of when a message was sent or whether it was read. Courts know this, which is why a self-collected screenshot invites a credibility fight instead of ending one.
What makes a record court-ready
Three properties matter: tamper-evidence (the record can be shown not to have changed), reliable timestamps (sent and read times captured by the system, not the user), and clean export (the record comes out in an organized, verifiable form an attorney can file). Whether any specific record is admitted still depends on the court, jurisdiction, and circumstances — but a record with these properties gives you something to stand on.
Do you have to pay to keep a good record?
No. Documenting your communication is the part that protects you, and it shouldn't depend on what you can afford. Liaison.legal is free for parents, permanently — there is no parent payment rail in the product. You can keep a tamper-evident, timestamped record for as long as you need it, whether or not you ever hire an attorney.
How to start keeping a free record today
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Create a free Liaison.legal account.
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Invite your co-parent — or start in solo mode if they won't join.
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Move your co-parenting communication into the app.
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Let the record build itself: every message timestamped, hashed, and chained automatically.
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If you hire an attorney, they can review the verified record directly.