Co-Parenting Message Log: Dated Neutral Chronology With Topic Counts
Turns an export of co-parenting app or text messages into a dated chronology: each entry quoted, sender identified, topic tagged, with counts by topic and the messages that could matter either way.
The Prompt
Variables (5)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{parent_a}} | Parent A Name | Rachel Kim |
| {{parent_b}} | Parent B Name | Daniel Kim |
| {{date_range}} | Date Range | all |
| {{topics}} | Topics to Watch | exchanges and school pickups |
| {{export}} | Message Export | 2026-03-04 07:12 Rachel Kim: I can do pickup Thursday at 5. 2026-03-04 07:40 Daniel Kim: Thursday is fine. Can you cover the dentist copay? It was $85. 2026-03-05 18:02 Rachel Kim: I will send half of the copay Friday. |
Expected Output
A chronology table (date, time, sender, quoted message, topic tags), counts by topic computed from the table, exchange problems only where a message itself states them, messages that could matter either way, conflicts and gaps in the export, missing information and a Verification list.
Usage Notes
Use when a client or the court gives you a message export and you need a neutral, citable chronology. Paste the export as text with its own dates and sender labels. Watch for the model describing tone or motive: the prompt limits "tone" to quoting words and forbids comparing the parents. Late or missed exchanges appear only where a message says so; the model cannot infer them from silence. Not legal advice. The attorney remains responsible for verifying every fact, figure and authority before use.
Originally featured in: Prompt Engineering for Lawyers: The Complete 2026 Guide
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