OurFamilyWizard® in Aotearoa New Zealand
A Tool WHICH KeepS children at the centre of co-parenting
Uncomplicate your communication.
The end of a relationship can be fraught with tension and miscommunication, especially when children are part of the equation. The OurFamilyWizard® website and free to download App are designed to reduce the stress of managing communication and family plans across separate households. Equipped with a robust feature set, OFW® can help families handle the unique responsibilities of co-parenting.
Timothy McMichael is a significant supporter of OurFamilyWizard®, and in 2018 was responsible for its' mainstream launch in New Zealand.
In his private practice, Timothy encourages all parties to download and use the app at the beginning of any referral, as use of OurFamilyWizard® during the work, whether Family Court ordered or via a self referral, will always support improved communication and better, less stressful co-parenting as separated parents.
Why you shouldn’t reply on WhatsApp, iMessage or Messenger apps
Many other communication platforms, including iMessage, Messenger and WhatsApp, allow separated parents to edit messages shortly after they have been sent, which means that for example, if a threatening, coercive or bullying message has been sent, and then read it, then within a certain time frame be deleted, the centre of the message may choose to delete the message so that it is no longer reportable. With OurFamilyWizard it's impossible to delete anything once it has been posted onto the platform, think forensic accounting software.
Here is a recent news article from the BBC, which explains how Meta, the company which owns WhatsApp, and also Facebook and Instagram, allow users to edit messages for a period of time once sent.
Mobile Apps
Your family information at your fingertips.
Streamline your co-parenting with the OFW® mobile apps. Quickly access your parenting time calendars, send expense reimbursement requests and payments, access emergency contact details, share photos, and more no matter where you are. Download the OFW® mobile app for your iPhone® or Android®.
Message Board
More than standard email or texting.
Unlike traditional email or texting, OFW® messaging creates a secure platform for communication between parents. Feel confident in your records with the knowledge that messages can never be edited, deleted, or retracted. Plus, tools like ToneMeter™ can help to commit to keeping your communication positive and productive.
Calendar
A clear view of family plans.
Confusion over scheduling causes unnecessary conflict for many families. But with the OFW® Calendar, you can trust that everyone is always on the same page. Track your parenting schedule, share appointment details, and easily submit requests for changes to parenting time all within one application.
Journal
Part-family album, part-diary, the OFW Journal allows you to capture memories and details about specific dates within an easily searchable format. Your entries can be kept private for your own personal notes or they can be shared with your co-parent, family professionals, children, and third parties.
Promote accountability with GPS-verified Check-ins
Verify your arrival at exchanges and other important locations with Check-Ins.
Check-Ins are limited to a 500-foot (150 meters) radius around your current location, ensuring that records of drop-offs and pick-ups are factual and precise.
Moments are flexible entries perfect for sharing memories
1. Who created the entry 2. Who can see the entry
3. Tagged location 4. Photo attachments
Use Moments to capture important family occasions and record observations to share with your co-parent or to keep for your own private diary. Attach pictures and tag locations to add extra detail to your entries.
Unlike Check-Ins, Moments can be tagged with any location, making them a flexible option for sharing memories rather than for verifying your presence at exchanges and other important locations. A virtual diary that works for you.
Use the OFW® Journal to maintain notes for yourself, your professionals, or to share with your family. Your entries can serve as your certified, unchangeable personal incident log. Record observations, reflect on co-parenting, or document last-minute schedule changes all in one safe place.
Info Bank
Your important family information, all in one place.
Keep all of your most important family information in one safe place. The OFW® Info Bank is organised into sections for you to store medical histories, insurance information, emergency contacts, school schedules, files, photos, and more. No more hunting for the details you need when you need them.
A recent article about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie using this great app
To read the article click here.
See the latest Our Family Wizard brochure
To read/download the leaflet click here.