I’m in the middle of a divorce/custody situation and I’ve learned the hard way that if you don’t document things cleanly, it turns into chaos fast.

I’m talking about the stuff that piles up over months:

  • texts and screenshots
  • receipts and reimbursements
  • school / schedule changes
  • “he said / she said” disputes
  • dates/times that matter later

I’ve tried doing it in Notes, Google Drive folders, and random photo albums, but it gets messy fast and I end up wasting time searching for things when I’m stressed.

What I’m trying to improve is having one consistent system where:

  • events are logged chronologically
  • attachments stay tied to the event
  • I can quickly pull a summary when I need it

If you’ve been through this already, what worked best for you? Spreadsheet? A journaling app? A template? Something else?

I’m not looking for legal advice — just trying to get more organized and reduce stress.