Custody Evidence & Documentation
Evidence wins when it’s organized, dated, and easy to verify. This page gives you a simple system to turn chaos into a clean packet. Educational only — not legal advice.
The simplest system that works
Think “timeline first.” Every piece of evidence should answer: what happened, when, and how do we know?
- Build a short timeline (10–30 entries): date → event → child impact → proof label.
- Label your proof consistently (example):
2025-10-03_exchange_latepickup_exhibitA.png - Extract message quotes (don’t dump full threads): quote → date/time → topic → why it matters.
What to gather (high-signal categories)
- Parenting time and exchanges (dates, times, locations).
- School records (attendance, notes, schedules).
- Medical/therapy summaries where relevant (redact sensitive identifiers).
- Co-parenting app/email/text excerpts that prove a specific point.
- Calendar records and neutral third-party confirmations where appropriate.
What to avoid (common “noise”)
- Hundreds of screenshots with no dates or explanation.
- Long rants, sarcasm, name-calling, or speculation about motives.
- Unverified claims without any supporting proof.
- Irrelevant personal history not tied to child well-being or logistics.
Next steps
Want MCC to organize your evidence for you?
MyCustodyCoach helps you extract key excerpts, build a clean timeline, and create an evidence-first summary that’s easy to review (and easier to share with counsel).
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