Separated Dads Contact Diary

Keep a structured record of contact with your children. Log visits, cancellations, denied access and handover issues. Family courts, CAFCASS officers and solicitors all look favourably on a clear, dated diary. All data stays on your device and is never sent anywhere.

Structured RecordsLog the type of event, who was involved, and what happened with dates and times.

Tags and CategoriesMark entries as contact held, denied, cancelled, late handover or communication issues.

Evidence for CourtExport your complete diary as a professional PDF ready for your solicitor, CAFCASS or the family court.

Completely PrivateEverything is stored on your device only. Nothing is uploaded or shared with anyone.

Add Entry

Date

Time

Type of event

Duration (if contact took place)

Children present

What happened?

Went well Children happy Children upset No explanation given Hostile handover Third party present Police involved Witness present Late return Early collection Phone/video call only Message ignored

Your Diary

Why keep a contact diary? Family courts expect evidence, not just your word against theirs. A dated, factual diary showing a pattern of denied contact, late handovers or broken arrangements carries real weight with judges and CAFCASS officers. Solicitors recommend keeping one from the moment issues begin. Be factual, avoid emotional language, and record every incident, even small ones.

Tips for good entries: Record dates and times precisely. Note who was present as a witness. Describe what happened factually without opinion. Include what was agreed versus what actually happened. Mention any messages sent or received. If contact was positive, record that too as it shows you are balanced and fair.

Privacy: All diary entries are stored entirely on your device using your browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers or shared with anyone. Only you can access your data. We recommend exporting regularly as a backup.