Shared custody now affects nearly one in five families in Belgium and France. Between the two households, shifted schedules, lost documents and forgotten appointments, logistics can quickly become a source of tension. Here are the 5 practices that really make a difference.
Centralize the calendar in a shared tool
The main trigger for conflicts in shared custody is the schedule. Who takes the kids Monday? Who picks up Wednesday? When is the medical appointment? As long as this information lives in scattered texts or sticky notes, mistakes are inevitable.
A real-time shared calendar, accessible to both parents and children according to their age, eliminates misunderstandings at the source.
Famylio Planning ModuleCentralize all important documents
Health records, ID cards, school documents, prescriptions, insurance certificates — these documents often live in only one household while the other urgently needs them.
Storing key documents in a secure space accessible to both parents removes stressful calls.
Famylio Documents ModuleEnable automatic alerts and reminders
Scheduled notifications are underestimated in co-parenting management. A reminder 24h before a medical appointment, an alert for a shifted school pickup: these micro-automations prevent 80% of oversights.
The ideal is to configure alerts once per event, so both households receive them automatically.
Famylio Notifications ModuleOrganize school carpooling between households
When both households are in different neighborhoods, transport logistics become a weekly headache.
Visualizing trips, assigning available seats, and knowing at a glance who drives each day turns this daily friction into a smooth routine.
Famylio Carpooling ModuleShare expenses without friction
Financial questions are often the most delicate in shared custody: who pays for school supplies? How are extracurricular activities split?
A simple shared expenses dashboard, with the ability to add receipts and notes, is enough to avoid financial tensions.
Famylio Shared Expenses ModuleFamylio combines all 5 tips in one app
Shared calendar, documents, alerts, carpooling and budget — all the tools your family needs, designed to work together between two households.