A unique app (not only) for separated parents has arrived. Its creation was far from certain – it was a long journey filled with challenges and unexpected trials. Who are the people behind app2us Family, and why was it created?

This project isn’t backed by corporate investors or a flashy tech startup. Instead, it is the result of two women, years of professional practice, and one spontaneous idea: "Let’s build an app." Meet Andrea and Míša, and discover what led them into an entirely new industry.

Two different paths to the same goal

Andrea experienced her parents' divorce firsthand, and long-term family conflicts affected her life well into adulthood. Growing up in such tension was difficult, but she now sees that this experience had a purpose. She learned to find meaning in tough situations and transform them into something useful. Today, she lives in a harmonious family that gives her energy. However, her childhood experiences remain deeply rooted – which is why it is so important to her that children do not have to endure unnecessarily conflictual breakups. Andrea often sums it up in one simple sentence: "If you cannot save your relationship, save your children’s childhood."

Míša’s story is different at first glance. She grew up in a stable home, and her parents are still together today. She entered marriage with natural optimism and consciously embraced the reality of a patchwork family. Together, they raised children from a previous relationship alongside two of their own, functioning as a happy unit for several years. However, the marriage eventually collapsed, and Míša learned what it meant to carry the responsibility for a family alone – and how deeply a parental split impacts children, even when they seem brave on the surface. This experience reinforced her conviction that an agreement is always better than a court battle.

A powerful professional background

Andrea and Míša are more than just women with personal experience. Above all, they are seasoned professionals in the fields of law and mediation.

Andrea is a lawyer with over 20 years of practice and a registered mediator with over 15 years of experience. She first encountered mediation while working at an international law firm, where she was drawn to the possibility of resolving conflicts amicably outside of court. She is a co-founder of the professional platform Mediace.legal, serves as an examiner for the state mediation exam, and works with the non-profit sector.

Míša is a lawyer specialising in family law with over 20 years of practice and a registered mediator with over 13 years of experience. She founded the Mediation Centre in Brno, served on the Board of the Association of Mediators of the Czech Republic, and co-authored a publication on the psychological and legal aspects of patchwork families.

The combination of their personal journeys and long-term work with families laid the foundation for something new. But one vital piece of the puzzle was still missing.

From mediation to a new tool

The partnership between Andrea and Míša was no accident. These two women are unique in that they lead mediations together, in a format known as "co-mediation". This team approach allows them to view situations from multiple angles and create a safe space for reaching agreements. Míša explains: "Two pairs of eyes see more than one. Because there are two of us in mediation, we don't miss even the smallest detail that might have the potential to lead the parties to an agreement. Andrea and I complement each other perfectly – we share the same values, but our perspectives often differ. This helps us offer parents more ways to reach a common goal."

The app that was missing

The idea for the app didn't start at a desk as a business plan. It grew naturally from their daily work. In their practice, they met clients not only from the Czech Republic but also from the USA, Germany, the UK, and France. These international clients often mentioned digital tools that helped them manage daily parenting. When Andrea and Míša tried to find a similar app for Czech parents, they realised nothing like it existed. Míša adds: "I know from my clients and my own experience that after a breakup, your whole world shatters into a thousand pieces. Our app should be a springboard – the first step toward things getting better again."

From idea to reality: A longer journey than expected

Twelve years of working together gave them a vital insight: every story is different, yet the needs are often the same. Parents struggle with how to set up care, share responsibility, manage expenses, and communicate without conflict. The vision for the app was clear, but the reality of building it was much more complex.

They initially thought it would take a few months. It soon became clear that those "few months" were needed just to turn the idea into a realistic blueprint. During the development phase, they found themselves pushed far out of their comfort zones, moving from being service providers to being clients in a technical field they didn't yet understand.

One of the biggest challenges wasn't technical or organisational – it was simply not giving up. They supported each other through every setback. Their mediation clients even helped unknowingly; as Andrea recalls: "They were so excited about the app, constantly asking: 'Is it ready yet?'"

A result that exceeded expectations

The result is an app that combines everything parents in this situation need. It is a place where agreements stick; a communication space where messages cannot be edited, helping to prevent impulsive reactions. It is a tool that saves time and calms emotions.

Míša adds: "We are particularly proud of the parenting schedule patterns. Not only do they make it easy for parents to enter care into the calendar, but they also show layout options they might not have even considered."

The app2us Family app is more than just a technological tool. It is a bridge between two parents who no longer live together but want to remain good parents after the split. We believe it will be your springboard to calmer parenting during one of life’s most challenging stages.