Family Law Exhibit Stamping
The custody hearing is on Thursday. You have screenshots of text threads, a year of bank statements, a school attendance report and a parenting calendar, and the scheduling order calls for marked exhibits to be exchanged before the hearing. Your client is the respondent, so the labels have to say so.
Organize and stamp exhibits for divorce, custody, and family law cases. From text messages to financial records, prepare court-ready exhibits efficiently.
- Family Law cases commonly use exhibits such as Communications, Financial Records, School Records, Parenting Documents.
- ExhibitPrep processes family law exhibits entirely in the browser, so documents never leave the user's computer.
- ExhibitPrep includes 29 exhibit stamp templates, covering plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, and deposition formats.
- Batch stamping in ExhibitPrep applies sequential exhibit labels to multiple PDFs in one pass.
- ExhibitPrep's Trial Binder mode produces alphabetic exhibit labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering, and an auto-generated table of contents.
- The Family Law Exhibit Workflow in ExhibitPrep has 4 steps: Export Communications, Upload Documents, Choose Template, Export Exhibits.
- A free Family Law Exhibit Checklist PDF is available for download from ExhibitPrep.
What goes wrong with family law exhibits, and how it is handled
What goes wrongPetitioner and respondent exhibits carry different labels, and the convention differs from one court to the next.
How ExhibitPrep handles itChoose your state in the tool and the labels default to the convention that state's record uses — 50 states and federal — for the side you represent; the default is a starting point you can change.
What goes wrongText-message evidence arrives as phone screenshots from the client or as an RSMF export from a collection tool.
How ExhibitPrep handles itPhone screenshots become PDF pages like any image; an RSMF message export from a collection or review tool renders to a transcript instead — every message with its time, sender and account identifier, deleted and edited messages marked, the export's hash on the first page — and is then stamped in the same sequence as everything else.
What goes wrongBank statements and tax returns hold account numbers and other details that should not leave your office.
How ExhibitPrep handles itDocument bytes are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.
What goes wrongYou want to see the marked pages before paying for anything.
How ExhibitPrep handles itEvery stamped page is free to preview — the real stamped file, page by page. The download is the step you pay for.
Essential tools for family law exhibits
Stamp exhibits
29 templates, with labels in the convention your court uses — 50 states and federal
How it worksBatch stamping
Sequential labels across the whole set — 1, 2, 3 or A, B, C — from the starting value you choose
How it worksExhibit list
A captioned Exhibit List PDF built from the labels and titles you assigned
How it worksCommon Family Law Exhibits
Communications
Text messages, emails, social media posts
Financial Records
Bank statements, tax returns, pay stubs
School Records
Report cards, attendance, IEPs, medical forms
Parenting Documents
Custody calendars, activity schedules, photos
Why Family Law Attorneys Use ExhibitPrep
- Text message exhibits - Convert phone conversations to stamped PDF exhibits
- Financial disclosure - Organize complex financial records with sequential numbering
- Petitioner/Respondent templates - Correct format for your role in the case
- Privacy protection - Sensitive family documents stay on your device
- Quick turnaround - Prepare exhibits for emergency hearings in minutes
Family Law Exhibit Checklist
Download our free checklist of common exhibits for family law cases. Essential for custody and divorce proceedings.
Family Law Exhibit Workflow
Export Communications
Convert text messages and emails to PDF format
Upload Documents
Add financial records, school documents, and photos
Choose Template
Select Petitioner or Respondent template based on your role
Export Exhibits
Download stamped exhibits for court filing
🆕 New: Trial Binder Mode
Create court-ready trial binders with alphabetic labels (A, B, C), per-exhibit page numbering (A1-A5), and drag-drop reordering. Great for family law trial preparation with auto-generated table of contents and exhibit titles.
Learn about Trial Binder ModeSee Batch Stamping in Action
Watch how to batch stamp text messages, financial records, and custody documents in under 20 seconds.
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Family Law Exhibit FAQ
What exhibits are most common in family law cases?
Text messages, financial records, school records, parenting calendars, photos of living conditions, and income documentation are frequently used in custody and divorce proceedings.
How do I handle text message exhibits?
Export text conversations to PDF format (most phones allow this), then stamp each page. Include timestamps and verify the conversation is complete and unedited.
Should I use Petitioner or Respondent templates?
Use the Petitioner template if you filed the case and the Respondent template if you are responding to a petition. ExhibitPrep has both, and a prefix such as P- or R- is a label setting you can add to either.
How should I organize financial disclosure exhibits?
Group by category: bank statements, tax returns, pay stubs, retirement accounts. Stamp sequentially within each category and include a summary cover sheet.
Can I redact sensitive information before stamping?
Yes, redact sensitive information (like account numbers or SSNs) in your PDF before uploading. ExhibitPrep will stamp the redacted version.
ExhibitPrep formats documents; it does not provide legal advice or filing approval. Some guidance remains unverified. Citations support only their stated claims and scope. Review the finished files against current court instructions and case orders before filing. Check requirements and the finished PDF before filing.