Split kid expenses without the drama
The best way to split child expenses with your co-parent is to track everything in one place with automatic income-based splits and court-ready documentation. When both parents see the same running balance and complete history, there's nothing to argue about. One parent manages the account so adoption isn't a barrier.
What coparents deal with
- ✓No more digging through texts to find who paid what
- ✓Court-ready records with dates, amounts, and receipts
- ✓Income-based splitting that reflects actual earnings
- ✓Email expenses directly - no app adoption battles
- ✓Complete history that survives years, not just months
Built for coparenting
Court-Ready Records
Every expense time-stamped and documented. Export complete histories for legal proceedings or tax time.
Income-Based Splitting
Split proportionally by income instead of 50/50. Fair for everyone, automatic calculations.
Email to Log
Forward receipts or email "soccer fees $85" to add expenses. No cooperation required.
Years of History
Never lose records. Every expense saved permanently. Go back years when you need to.
Why it works
Coparenting expenses fail when there's uncertainty about who paid what or arguments about fairness.
One person handles the account
No convincing your ex to download anything. You track, they see the balance.
Income-based splits end the fairness debate
Enter incomes once, everything splits proportionally forever.
Court loves documentation
Time-stamped records with receipts. Export everything when lawyers ask.
Email forwarding means instant logging
Forward the receipt or email "dentist $120" and it's tracked.
What to track
Medical & Dental
Co-pays, prescriptions, orthodontia, glasses, therapy.
School
Tuition, books, supplies, field trips, lunch accounts.
Activities
Sports, music lessons, camps, club fees, equipment.
Childcare
Daycare, after-school, babysitters, summer programs.
Clothing
Back-to-school, winter coats, shoes, special occasions.
Special Needs
Therapy, tutoring, specialized equipment, assessments.
Common scenarios handled
Income changed this year?
Update incomes once, all future expenses split with new percentages.
Need records for court next month?
Export complete history by date range or category. Formatted for legal use.
Some expenses split 50/50, others by income?
Set split rules per category. Medical by income, activities 50/50.
Your ex never responds to payment requests?
Track everything anyway. Running balance shows what's owed. Documentation ready when needed.
Not sure what split is fair?
Try our free income-based calculator. Enter each parent's income and see the proportional split instantly. No signup required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Do both parents need to pay for the app?
- No. Only one parent pays for the subscription. Both can see expenses, balances, and history. One account covers everyone in the group.
- Can I use this for court documentation?
- Yes. Are We Even creates detailed, time-stamped records of all shared expenses. Export complete histories with dates, amounts, and notes. Courts accept these records as documentation.
- How does income-based splitting work?
- Enter each parent's income once. The app automatically calculates proportional splits for all expenses. Someone earning $90k and someone earning $60k would split 60/40 instead of 50/50.
- What if my ex won't track expenses?
- You don't need their cooperation. Track everything yourself. They'll see the running balance when needed. Email forwarding means you can add expenses instantly without asking them to do anything.
- Can I track different expense types separately?
- Yes. Create separate categories for medical, school, activities, clothing, whatever you need. Each can have different split rules. Export by category for tax time or court.
Ready to simplify coparenting expenses?
One parent pays $5/month. Both get complete transparency and court-ready records.