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Ben Coltrin

Ben Coltrin, Co-founder and President of Custody X Change

Ben was 21 years old when he quit his job to create the Custody X Change software, which helps parents track their custody schedules, create parenting plans, keep tabs on their child's expenses, and more.

Nearly 20 years later, he loves sharing his child custody knowledge and improving the app because both positively impact real people's lives.

Ben has an MBA from MIT Sloan and a computer science degree from California State University, Sacramento. He lives with his wife and four children in Riverton, Utah.

Blog posts created by this author

Divorce on the Horizon? Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Parental Rights

Here’s what you can do if you feel your parental rights are being challenged.

At What Age Are Children Most Impacted by Divorce?

Divorce will be difficult for every member of your family. When you have children of any age, the important thing is to keep them at an arm’s length from the intimate details of the divorce.

Top 3 Co-Parenting Apps for Divorced Parents

With many options to choose from, stay focused on which co-parenting app fits your family’s situation. Talk the options over with your ex since these apps work great as tools for parent collaboration.

Study: Divorced Parents With Attorneys More Likely to Settle Out of Court

A new study suggests that parents are more likely to settle and share custody when they both have attorney. Learn more about it below.

Choosing the Right Visitation Schedule for Your Family

A visitation schedule is vital to a working post-divorce parenting relationship. Your child’s age and the distance between your and the other parent’s home are two of the main factors you should consider. Find out which schedules could work for your family’s unique situation.