# Simplified Shared Custody Apps Custody Connection Makes it Easy to Share Custody Between Coparents By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custody-connection References: [custodyconnection](http://custodyconnection.com/) & [apps.apple](https://apps.apple.com/in/app/custody-connection/id472605882) Many separated and divorced parents struggle with planning a custody schedule, cue – Custody Connection. The platform was designed to make it easy for co-parents to synchronized [custody schedules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-family-calendar) with its central calendar that tracks calendar events. In addition, the app allows parents to make "trade requests" via the app if they need to switch custody dates, keeping things simple and stress-free. Moreover, "the app automatically records whether requests are accepted or denied and updates both parents' calendars to reflect the change, which helps keep misunderstandings to a minimum." The Custody Connection app is free to download on iOS, with in-app upgrades available, allowing users to check their schedule on multiple devices including [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macpaw), iTouch, and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comet-q). Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shared Custody Planning Apps:** Opportunity for new apps to simplify and streamline the process of planning shared custody schedules. - **Automated Custody Tracking:** Opportunity for technology to automatically track and update custody schedules, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts between co-parents. - **Multi-device Custody Management:** Opportunity to develop custody management apps that can be easily accessed and updated across multiple devices and platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Family Law:** Opportunity for lawyers and legal professionals to integrate new custody planning and tracking technology into their services. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create new shared custody management and tracking apps for mobile devices and platforms. - **Parenting and Childcare:** Opportunity for parenting and childcare organizations to provide support and resources for co-parents utilizing custody management apps and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Parenting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coparenting.md) - [Modern Co-Parenting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-parenting-app.md) - [AI-Powered Co-Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bestinterest.md) - [Parent-Child Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parentsider.md) - [Family Calendar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-family-calendar.md) - [Effortless Schedule Coordination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caughtup-app.md) - [Family Info Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dadapp.md) - [Family Planning Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-family.md) - [Consolidated Calendar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-calendar-apps.md)