BestInterest for Coparents

Message Shield®

Filters hostile messages from your co-parent before you read them, so you only see a calm, neutral summary. The original message is preserved and court-ready, and you choose if and when to read it.

Reduces emotional toll and keeps communication safe and documented.

Tone Guardian® & AI Coach

Reviews your outgoing messages before you send, helping you respond calmly and stay child-focused. Includes AI coaching sessions (3–6 per day on free/Connect plans, unlimited on Protect and higher) and parenting plan analysis on paid plans.

Sends calmer, professional replies that avoid escalating conflict.

Works Without Your Co-Parent

Use BestInterest fully even if your co-parent refuses to join. Boundary Line™ lets them text a private number as normal, with nothing to download or agree to — you get calm, documented communication without asking permission.

You can protect your peace and build a record even in one-sided high-conflict situations.

Shared Calendar & Expense Tracking

Keep schedules, exchanges, and events clear with a shared calendar and tasks. Track shared costs, receipts, and reimbursement requests — with receipt scanning and recurring expenses on paid plans.

Reduces misunderstandings and financial disputes.

Call Recording & Transcription

Record and transcribe in-app calls (Protect Plus includes unlimited calling with a dedicated number, recording, and transcription). Available on Connect and higher for placing calls.

Provides clear evidence of conversations without relying on memory.

Verified Court Reports

Creates unalterable, court-admissible records with a Certificate of Authenticity. Export messages, journal, expenses, tasks, and calls when needed. Free plan includes data exports; paid plans add verified reports (10/mo on Connect, unlimited on Protect and higher).

Gives you documentation you can rely on if conflict escalates.

• Message Shield® filters hostile messages before you read themBestInterest is the only co-parenting app that filters hostile messages before you read them, preserving the original for court-ready records while showing you a calm, child-focused version.
• Works even if your co-parent refuses to joinSolo Mode lets you use BestInterest without your co-parent joining, and Boundary Line™ allows your co-parent to keep texting a private number as normal, with nothing to download or agree to.
• Trusted by 13K+ co-parents and professionalsRated 4.5 on the App Store & Google Play, BestInterest is recommended by therapists, mediators, and family law attorneys, including Dr. Ramani Durvasula.
• Court-ready records and verified reportsEvery plan includes unalterable, court-admissible records. Paid plans add verified court reports, certificates of authenticity, and data exports for messages, journal, expenses, tasks, and calls.

• Message Shield filters but does not block all messagesMessage Shield filters hostile language from incoming messages, but the original is preserved and you can choose if and when to read it. It does not delete or block messages entirely.
• Tone Guardian and Message Shield are only in Protect plans and higherThese features are not available in the Free or Connect plans. They are included starting at the Protect plan ($14.99/mo or $149.99/year).
• Calling minutes and coaching sessions have limitsOnly outgoing in-app calls count toward plan minutes. Calling minutes reset monthly, coaching sessions reset daily, and verified reports reset monthly. Free plan includes no outgoing calls.
• Pricing and features may changePrices are in USD and may not include taxes or other fees. Pricing is subject to change. Fee waivers are available for qualifying parents who cannot afford a paid plan.

Filter Hostile Messages

BestInterest's Message Shield® filters hostile messages from your co-parent before you read them, so you only see calm, child-focused summaries. The original message stays preserved and court-ready, and you choose if and when to read it. This helps reduce the emotional toll of high-conflict co-parenting and protects your mental health.

Co-Parent Without Buy-In

With Solo Mode and Boundary Line™, you can use BestInterest even if your co-parent refuses to join. Your co-parent can keep texting a private number as normal, with nothing to download or agree to. You get calm, documented, court-ready communication without asking permission or waiting for buy-in.

Send Calmer Replies

Tone Guardian® reviews your messages before you hit send, helping you respond calmly, avoid conflict, and keep every exchange professional and court-ready. The AI co-parent coach gives clear and helpful suggestions to keep your communication child-focused, so you can break the cycle of hostility and focus on your kids.

Keep Court-Ready Records

BestInterest automatically creates unalterable, court-admissible records of all your communication, including messages, calls, expenses, and journal entries. You can export verified court reports with a Certificate of Authenticity when needed. This documentation is invaluable if conflict escalates and you need to protect your rights in court.

Sign up with email and verify your account.

Add your co‑parent and set initial custody parameters.

Connect your bank or upload the first expense receipt.

Invite children’s caregivers to view the shared calendar.