Co-Parenting Expense Tracker | Shared Kid Costs, Reimbursement Log (Google Sheets, Excel)

Track shared kid costs without the arguments. A calm, private co-parenting expense tracker for Google Sheets and Excel that works out who owes whom for you.

Most money arguments between co-parents aren't really about the money. They're about not knowing who paid what. This tracker gives each parent their own private records, plus one shared hub you both can see, so the numbers are clear and the conversations stay short.

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WHY PARENTS LIKE IT
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✓ Private + shared: each parent keeps their own records and shares only what they choose
✓ The math is done for you: one clear "who owes whom" balance
✓ Any split: 50/50, 60/40, or a different split for a single cost
✓ Calm by design: neutral wording, no alarm colors, nothing that keeps score
✓ 5 color themes you switch in one click: Olive, Linen, Walnut, Clay, Ink
✓ Set up in about 10 minutes with a step-by-step Start Here guide

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WHAT'S INSIDE
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MY RECORDS (private, one for each parent)
• Start Here: names, your share, currency, color theme, start month, children
• Expense Log: every cost for the kids, with category, who paid, your split, status and notes
• Reimbursements: money sent back and forth
• Support Payments: if you have them
• Monthly Summary: shared costs, who paid, and the balance, ready to save as a PDF
• Year Overview: 12 months at a glance, with a chart

SHARED HUB (one file you both use)
• Start Here: set up together
• Shared Expenses: add a cost, the other parent approves or questions it
• Upcoming Costs: plan bigger expenses ahead
• Running Balance: one neutral number you both see
• Our Agreements: write down what you've decided
• Lists: edit categories to fit your family

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WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
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• Start Here guide (PDF) with your "Make a copy" links for Google Sheets
• My Records + Shared Hub in Google Sheets and Excel (.xlsx, in a zip file)
• Filled-in sample files, so you can see how everything looks in use

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HOW IT WORKS
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1. Download your files from Etsy and open the Start Here guide.
2. Click "Make a copy." Your own private version saves to your Google Drive.
3. Type your names and your split, and start logging. The sheets do the math.

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WORKS WITH
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• Google Sheets (free, any browser, Mac or PC)
• Microsoft Excel 2016 or newer (Mac & PC)
• Phone and tablet through the Google Sheets app, after setup on a computer
• Not designed for Apple Numbers

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FAQ
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Does my co-parent need to buy one too?
No. One purchase covers both of you. Each parent makes their own My Records copy, and one of you shares the Shared Hub with the other.

Will my co-parent see my private records?
No. My Records lives only in your Google Drive. Your co-parent sees only the Shared Hub, and only if you share it.

Can I start in any month?
Yes. Set your start month on the Start Here tab.

Is this legal or financial advice?
No. It's a personal organizer. Follow your own parenting plan or court order, and ask a professional if you're unsure.

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PLEASE NOTE
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• This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.
• For personal use by you and your co-parent. Please don't share or resell the files.
• Colors may look slightly different on different screens.
• Because this is a digital product, returns aren't accepted, but if anything isn't working, message me and I'll help.

Questions before you buy? Send me a message. I read every one.
— Cherry, Fairfold Co.