Co-Parenting App for New York Parents
Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for New York families navigating co-parenting through Supreme Court / Family Court.
2.7
divorces per 1,000 people
Supreme Court / Family Court
handles custody in NY
N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240
custody statute
New York custody law
New York courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child and consider each parent's ability to foster a relationship with the other parent.
What New York courts consider in custody decisions
New York judges weigh each parent's ability to provide a stable home, the quality of the home environment, each parent's past performance as caretaker, the child's wishes (given appropriate weight by age), the effect of domestic violence on the child, and each parent's willingness to foster the child's relationship with the other parent — often called the 'friendly parent' factor.
How the custody process works in New York
New York custody cases may be filed in Supreme Court (during divorce) or Family Court (if unmarried). Courts commonly appoint an Attorney for the Child to represent the child's interests. Forensic evaluations are frequently ordered in contested cases. Mediation is available but not mandatory in most counties.
Key New York custody statutes
- N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240
- N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 70
- N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 651
- N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 241
How Civly helps New York parents
AI-powered message rewriting
Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any New York Supreme Court / Family Court judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.
Shared custody calendar
Color-coded custody schedule synced with your New York 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 New York's Supreme Court / Family 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
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Cities in New York
Civly serves co-parents across New York. Find local court info and resources for your city.