OurFamilyWizard Review (2026): The Court Standard, at a Price

Reviews · Updated July 6, 2026

OurFamilyWizard is the app most people mean when they say “the court-ordered one.” It’s been around the longest, it’s the name family-law professionals recognize, and if a judge tells you to use a co-parenting app, this is often the default. That reputation is its biggest strength — and, for the wrong user, its features are more than you need for the price.

Pricing

There is no free plan. Parent pricing (billed annually) runs across four tiers:

• Basic — about $9.17/mo
• Essentials — about $12.50/mo (marketed as most popular)
• Premium — about $18/mo
• Max — about $24.99/mo

Two things to note: each parent pays their own subscription, and there’s no free trial — instead you get a 30-day money-back guarantee. In-app purchases through iOS tend to run a little higher than the web prices. Fee waivers are available for financial hardship and military families.

What it does well

• Court-ready documentation. Unalterable, timestamped logs and clean PDF exports that courts and lawyers already trust. On Essentials and up, PDF records are unlimited. This is the core reason to choose it.
• Scheduling and expenses. A solid shared calendar, plus expense tracking with OFWpay for reimbursements — mature, well-tested tools.
• Calling. Higher tiers include in-app video and voice calling.

Where it falls short

• No free option. If budget is a real constraint, OFW is one of the more expensive ways in, especially since both parents pay.
• ToneMeter only warns. OFW is often described as if it “moderates” messages. It doesn’t. ToneMeter flags emotionally charged wording for the sender, and the Writing Assistant can suggest a rewrite — but a hostile message still reaches you unchanged. If your problem is receiving abusive texts, that’s a real gap.
• Both parents must participate for messaging. You can use the calendar, info bank, and expense log on your own, but the messaging that most people want requires both parents to have linked accounts. There’s no way to route messages to a co-parent who refuses to join.

Who it’s for

• You’ve been court-ordered to use a co-parenting app, or your attorney/judge expects OurFamilyWizard specifically.
• Documentation is your top priority and you want the most widely recognized format.
• Both parents are willing to participate and pay.

Who should look elsewhere

• You need a free option — OFW has none; see our best free approaches.
• You need messages actually filtered, not just flagged — OFW warns the sender but doesn’t screen incoming abuse.
• Your co-parent won’t install anything — OFW’s messaging needs both parents linked.

Bottom line

OurFamilyWizard earns its reputation on court credibility and mature documentation. If that’s what your situation calls for — and cost isn’t the deciding factor — it’s a safe, proven choice. If you’re paying out of pocket, dealing with genuinely hostile messages, or facing a co-parent who won’t cooperate, weigh it against the alternatives in our 2026 comparison before committing.

Pricing and features reflect publicly listed plans as of June 2026; confirm current details on OurFamilyWizard’s site.