How to Document Custody Exchanges

What details should I record?

• Date and time
• Location
• People involved
• What happened
• Relevant direct quotes
• Supporting messages, screenshots, photos, or documents
• Immediate outcome and follow-up

How should I write the entry?

• Use neutral, observable language.
• Separate facts from interpretation.
• Keep enough context that the event still makes sense months later.

How should I organize supporting evidence?

• Connect each file to the event it supports.
• Preserve dates and source information when possible.
• Use consistent labels so the record stays searchable.

Frequently asked questions

What should I include?
Include dates, people involved, a factual description, relevant evidence, and follow-up actions.

Does Proof provide legal advice?
No. Proof is a documentation and organization tool.

Keep the record organized while details are fresh.

Proof helps you document incidents, connect evidence, and build a chronological record.