If you're trying to get more time with your kids in family court, you need proof that shows you're involved and caring. Keeping a detailed record of every visit, call, and activity with your child helps you show the judge exactly how much time you spend with them.

Attaching receipts or notes to your calendar makes it easier to organize and share this proof. Writing a clear letter to the judge about what you know about your child can help a lot too.

This letter explains why you’re a good parent by sharing details about your child’s life, needs, and interests. Using a simple map that shows where you, your child, and their activities are located helps the judge understand your situation better.

• Track all the time you spend with your child carefully.
• Explain your connection to your child clearly in writing.
• Use maps to show important locations related to your child’s life.

Why Keeping Track of Your Parenting Time Matters

Showing Your Active Role as a Parent

When you keep a detailed record of every time you spend with your child, you can prove how involved you are. Write down dates, activities, phone calls, and video chats.

Attach receipts or proof, like tickets or photos, to your calendar. This helps you show the judge the effort you put into being with your child.

Establishing Trustworthiness in Court

When you bring clear records, you build your credibility. Judges want to see facts, like where you took your child and how often you’re involved.

Having organized evidence lets you write a strong letter to the judge explaining how well you know and care for your child.

Using Dad's Diary Effectively

Keeping Track of Time with Your Child

Use a big calendar to write down every time you spend with your child. Include visits, phone calls, and video chats.

Write a short note on each date, like "FaceTime with Jake" or "Trip to the park." This helps you remember and prove your involvement.

Storing Receipts and Proof

Attach receipts or any proof to the calendar dates. For example, if you went to a museum, staple the ticket to that day.

This way, all your evidence stays in one place. When court time comes, you can make copies for the judge and everyone involved.

Getting Ready for Court with Clear Proof

Before court, gather your calendar and receipts to show the judge exactly what you’ve done with your child. You can create a list or a declaration from this info.

This clear documentation helps prove your role as an active and caring dad.

Writing an Effective Dad’s Declaration

Showing What You Know About Your Child

In your declaration, include details about your child’s life. Mention their school, favorite foods, friends, and sports.

Explain how you handle their emotions and health needs. This helps prove you understand your child well.

Providing Proof of Good Parenting

Use a calendar or diary to track every visit, call, or time spent together. Attach receipts or notes from outings like trips or activities.

This record shows the judge you spend meaningful time with your child and care for them responsibly.

Responding to Negative Claims

If the other parent says you don’t know your child or don’t take care of them, use your statement to show the opposite. List facts and include your proof.

This builds your credibility and challenges false accusations clearly.

Using Maps to Support Your Case

Showing Where Everyone Lives and Travels

You want to make it easy for the judge to see where everyone lives. Mark your home, your child's school, and your co-parent’s home on a clear map.

This shows how close or far places are. For example, if you say it takes 15 minutes to get to school, the map proves it.

Marking Schools and Activity Spots Clearly

Put all important places on the map like schools, sports fields, or any activity locations your child attends. Showing these on a map makes it clear how you support your child’s daily life.

It helps the judge see your involvement in your child’s routine and how easily you can get them to these places.

Helping the Judge See Family Life

A simple map helps show the bigger picture of your family’s daily schedule. It lets the judge understand travel time between homes, school, and activities.

This visual proof supports your claim that you are actively involved and care for your child’s well-being.

Getting Help and Tools at Dad's Law School

Examples of Documents and Visual Proof

You get access to sample documents like a dad's diary, a declaration letter to the judge, and a map showing where everyone lives and goes to school.

These samples help you understand how to organize your proof.

• Dad’s diary: Track your time with your child. Write down visits, calls, and activities with dates. Attach receipts to back up your notes.
• Declaration letter: A clear, written statement to the judge explaining what you know about your child’s life.
• Map: A simple map showing your house, the other parent's house, school, and activities to clarify distances and locations.

Classes and Group Meetings

You can join video or in-person classes to learn how to put everything together. These classes show you how to use your diary, declaration, and map in real life.

There are also weekly meetups where you can connect with other dads who get what you’re going through.

These meetings give you support and let you ask questions. It’s nice to know you’re not alone.