A divorce can drastically change your living, financial, and emotional situation. Having a storage unit while going through your divorce could help keep your items safer, give you peace of mind, and make moving a simpler process. Convenient storage units make it easy to access your items or remove clutter from your home to limit chaos. Here are some ways to use storage during divorce and how a unit can help during troubling times.
Neutral Ground For Shared Items
During the beginning of a divorce, determining how to split your shared assets is one of the most complex parts. Moving items that could be up for debate during the divorce to a unit could limit contention. A storage unit can be a neutral location where you can temporarily store the items to limit disputes, theft, or damage. Removing the items from the home will limit disputes and help both parties move forward with less resentment.
Flexibility When Changing Living Situations
Moving from your long-term home can be extremely overwhelming, especially when coupled with divorce. Moving into a new space, condensing your items, or finding somewhere affordable can be difficult to accomplish in a short amount of time. While you don’t want to live with your soon-to-be ex, moving may not always be an option before the divorce is final. Storage units can help store your furniture, clothing, or sentimental items while you figure out a new space to live. Even if you have to move into a smaller place for the time being, storing during divorce will protect items and keep them out of mind during the transition period.
Choosing A Convenient Unit
Your time to travel to a storage unit may be limited by the proceedings of a divorce. Finding a convenient storage unit will make it easier for you, your ex, children, or other family to easily access your unit. Even secure units can have a pin that will allow visitors in when necessary if there is something you desperately need. This can bring peace of mind even if your ex is trying to restrict your access to certain things.
Options like 700 Block Storage provide units on different floor levels, various sizes, and elevator access to all floors. Our facility even has drive-up units that can be used for vehicles or other large items.
Label What Is Yours
Clearly labeling your boxes, and clear totes, or even using sticky notes can help avoid confusion later. However, during a divorce, clearly labeling what is yours could prevent disputes during court proceedings if the item is stolen. Labels that can not easily be removed will send a clear message that this item or furniture piece belongs to you or will be yours in the divorce.
Clear labeling and organizing will help when moving to a new home or removing items from the storage unit in the future. There are many ways to organize your unit, but having sections for designated seasons or rooms in a home can help streamline the use of your storage unit.Â
Pack For Longevity
It is hard to predict how long a divorce will take, so when packing items into a storage unit, you should pack for longevity. Wrapping fragile items, keeping frequently used items to the front of the unit, or vacuum sealing clothing can protect them while in a unit. Moving into a new place, relocating, or splitting items in the divorce could prolong the final decision. Keeping items in a climate-controlled unit can also prevent issues like mold growth or rotting. Keeping the humidity low and using protective storage options will keep items looking new, no matter how long they’re in storage.Â
Units From 700 Block Storage
700 Block Storage in Salt Lake City has various-sized climate-controlled units that can help aid during a complex divorce. While our units can be used for a variety of reasons, our units are typically utilized for their humidity control properties. Protecting your furniture, clothing, seasonal decorations, and documents is our top priority. In addition to climate-controlled units, we have high security and facility cameras that add another level of protection for renters. You will have peace of mind when renting with us knowing your items are protected from all different factors. Reach out to us to learn more about available units and start renting today.
