Shared Custody Blog
Expert advice on shared custody automation, co-parenting tips, and Home Assistant family organization.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about the calendar, co-parenting and Home Assistant.
Does the calendar handle complex custody rhythms?
Yes. Alternating weeks, alternating weekends, 2-2-5-5 or a custom day-by-day schedule, with school holidays and public holidays for your zone.
How do custody exceptions work?
Create a date range for extended family or a swap, validate it, then optionally propose it to your co-parent. They accept or decline from messaging. The exception appears on the calendar.
Can I use Custody Schedule as a single parent?
Yes. Create a single-mother or single-father household. The child stays with the primary parent by default. Stays with extended family are planned as exceptions.
Is the message PDF export reliable?
Yes. The PDF lists each message with date and time, plus a fingerprint computed at export time to attest the content.
Can I manage multiple households?
Yes. Each relationship can have its own household. Switch between them without mixing calendars or exceptions.
What is the viewer role?
An invited relative can view authorised children's calendars in read-only mode. They cannot access messaging.
Web simulator or Home Assistant?
The free web simulator is enough to plan and coordinate with your co-parent. Home Assistant helps if you also want to automate your home.
Is the app free?
Yes. The calendar, co-parent space, messaging and exports are free. An account saves your data.