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I feel like I have seen mention of this on here, but am not technology savvy, so am not sure how to search the site for this, but...does anyone know if there is a way to always be recording on your phone (iPhone)? 

I have an android, and I posted specifics to an Android over a year ago on this thread:  https://bpdfamily.com/message_board/index.php?topic=354091.msg13181755#msg13181755

Also, if you feel the need to record 24/7 get a dedicated device, with removable memory cards (iPhone doesn't have removable memory cards) and come up with a system to store and archive.  Use the smallest size as it only needs to be legible for a court, I have written a bunch of good tips for documenting in my previous post, as using my phone has had issues in spite of the excessive planning to use it and preventing issues.

Thank you!

Short answer:  Yes, use the Voice Recorder app.  Once you start a session, the app will record continuously until the battery is dead and/or you run out of storage.

Long answer:  For a time, I used a 3rd party DVR (digital voice recorder) purchased on Amazon for a few bucks.  It was highly rated, cheap, and had lots of storage.  It could remain in my pocket while I used my phone, without risk of accidentally ending a session.  It recorded in MP4 format, which generally creates small file sizes and is easy to transfer.   The challenge with the stand-alone DVR is that it needs to be charged, and requires some focused attention to maintain and backup, vs. the upside of the iPhone - which is always with you anyway... 

Fast forward - I went through 2 DVRs which failed or broke for various reasons.  At this point, I picked up an old iPod touch, with a ton of memory.  The iPod touch is basically a mini iPhone. In addition to logging the time of each new session, it also automatically logs the location in the file name (e.g., "home" or "main street") - which could be useful.  It includes a built-in editing function which can be great for duplicating files and then cutting them to only the most relevant segments.  And it can be backed up to iCloud or directly to a Mac or PC - so you can manage storage and backups in a familiar way.

I live in a 2-party consent state, so secretly recording anyone is technically against the law - be sure you know your local laws.  However I worry about false accusations - and after a lot of research, I've never found a case where a recording led to legal consequences or penalties in a family law case - remember, the primary point of doing this is defensive - you only disclose the existence of a recording to a) dispute a false accusation, b) negotiate with opposing counsel to avoid litigation, or maybe c) diminish opposing counsel and/or the credibility of their client with evidence.  I'll add d)  play back clips to yourself to diffuse gaslighting attempts ("did I say that?  wait, let me play it back...") and/or become more grounded in reality.

Protip:  Keep any recordings backed up, in a logical/chronological file/folder structure, behind a super secure password.

The iPhone or iPod touch can record for many hours, continuously.  Mine needs to be charged long before it runs out of storage, i.e., I can record for many days, maybe weeks - but it will need to be charged daily - it's become part of my regular routine. 

Keeping recordings on a separate device from the iPhone minimizes the chance that a recording will inadvertently stop when you receive a call or connect to bluetooth in your car, etc., and enhances discretion - recording on the iPhone will always show a "live" session in the island at the top of the screen, or on the lock screen. You bypass all of this by using a separate device...

Good luck.

Thank you so much for the information!!