AppClose® and Smart Start® Introduce Verified Alcohol Monitoring to Family Law
HEALTH & BEAUTYTECHNOLOGY
AppClose® and 1A Smart Start, LLC have announced an exclusive partnership to deliver a fully integrated alcohol-testing and compliance solution designed specifically for the family-law market.
In the often-complex world of co-parenting and family law, accountability and security are paramount. Now, the process of verified compliance for court-ordered alcohol monitoring is about to become simpler, more seamless, and more affordable. AppClose®, the world's leading co-parenting platform, has announced an exclusive partnership with 1A Smart Start, LLC, a global leader in alcohol-monitoring technology, to launch a fully integrated compliance solution for the family-law market.
This collaboration unites two trusted giants in their respective fields, creating a single ecosystem where secure communication, documentation, and compliance live under one digital roof. AppClose, which is trusted by families and court-ordered in every single county across the United States, is extending its gold standard of transparency to the highly sensitive area of sobriety monitoring.
BrACVerified™: Two Devices, One Secure Solution
The exclusive partnership introduces the BrACVerified™ suite of court-trusted tools, powered by Smart Start’s three decades of technology expertise. By integrating these solutions directly into the AppClose and AppClose Pro platforms, the need for fragmented, third-party apps and manual reporting is eliminated.
The BrACVerified™ suite launches with two purpose-built devices tailored to specific needs in family law:
BrACVerified Monitor™ (On-Demand): A discreet, smartphone-connected device designed for on-demand personal accountability testing and monitoring.
BrACVerified Comply™ (Continuous): A professional-grade solution that offers continuous, GPS-enabled testing and tamper-evident reporting for court-mandated compliance.
For family law professionals, attorneys, and co-parents, this integration means real-time visibility into verified results. The devices offer customizable test schedules and random alert capabilities, all of which are automatically documented and preserved as an unalterable, court-ready record within the secure AppClose ecosystem.
A Shared Mission for Safer Outcomes
For years, AppClose has focused on strengthening communication and transparency—facilitating over 25 million secure interactions monthly—to reduce conflict and support healthier outcomes for children. Partnering with Smart Start, which performs millions of verified tests annually across 48 U.S. states and 13 international markets, naturally extends that commitment to safety.
Dennis James, Chief Operating Officer of AppClose, emphasized the value proposition: "Through our partnership with Smart Start, we're extending that same trust to verified alcohol monitoring—at the most affordable prices available in this market... [This solution is] designed to help parents comply with court-ordered monitoring... and to create safer environments for their children, all while minimizing disruptions to a co-parent's daily life."
Bob Gallup, Chief Revenue Officer of Smart Start, echoed this sentiment, noting that the unified solution empowers stakeholders with reliable data and simplified compliance.
The BrACVerified™ suite will be available exclusively through AppClose starting in Q1 2026 in the United States, with transparent and affordable monthly plans—no device purchase required—marking a major step forward for accountability and safety in co-parenting.