Co-Parenting App for California Parents
Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for California families navigating co-parenting through Superior Court.
2.5
divorces per 1,000 people
Superior Court
handles custody in CA
Cal. Fam. Code § 3011
custody statute
California custody law
California courts prioritize frequent and continuing contact with both parents and determine custody based on the child's health, safety, and welfare.
What California courts consider in custody decisions
California judges evaluate the child's health, safety, and welfare; any history of abuse by either parent; the nature and amount of contact with both parents; and the child's habitual substance abuse. Domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption against custody for the abusive parent under § 3044.
How the custody process works in California
California custody cases begin with filing in Superior Court. Parents must attend mandatory mediation through Family Court Services before a judge will hear contested custody issues. If mediation fails, the court may appoint a child custody evaluator under Evidence Code § 730. Temporary orders can be obtained via an Order to Show Cause while the case proceeds.
Key California custody statutes
- Cal. Fam. Code § 3011
- Cal. Fam. Code § 3020
- Cal. Fam. Code § 3040
- Cal. Fam. Code § 3044
- Cal. Evid. Code § 730
How Civly helps California parents
AI-powered message rewriting
Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any California Superior Court judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.
Shared custody calendar
Color-coded custody schedule synced with your California parenting plan. Share a read-only link with grandparents, attorneys, or mediators.
Expense tracking with receipt OCR
Snap a receipt or forward an email. AI extracts the amount. Your co-parent approves or disputes. Everything documented for court.
Court-ready records
Every message is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and exportable as a certified PDF — admissible in California's Superior Court system.
Pricing comparison
Civly
$59/year
- AI message rewriting
- Custody calendar
- Expense tracking
- Court-ready exports
- Free attorney portal
OurFamilyWizard
$240/year
No AI. Manual entry. Documentation only.
Frequently asked questions
Start co-parenting better in California
Join thousands of parents using Civly to communicate professionally and protect their custody case.
Get started — $59/year30-day money-back guarantee. Court-accepted in every state.
Cities in California
Civly serves co-parents across California. Find local court info and resources for your city.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
San Diego
San Diego County
San Jose
Santa Clara County
San Francisco
San Francisco County
Fresno
Fresno County
Sacramento
Sacramento County
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Oakland
Alameda County
Bakersfield
Kern County
Anaheim
Orange County
Santa Ana
Orange County
Riverside
Riverside County
Stockton
San Joaquin County
Irvine
Orange County
Chula Vista
San Diego County
Modesto
Stanislaus County