Why You Need a Storage Unit During a Divorce

Divorce can be a very tricky thing. Especially when you have lived with the person for an extended period of time. The key here is to make it as easy as possible on both parties. Self Storage has a special place when it comes to divorce proceedings and we will tell you why you should look into getting one.

Self Storage and Divorce

Protection

Who gets what, is a very hard and painful part of a divorce. It’s important to understand what is yours and how to protect it. First thing is first and once you have decided who stays and who goes, it’s time to protect. Assuming you are moving out, gather all your items that are yours and head to a self storage facility. We will set you up with a unit and get you settled in. It’s important to note that no one has access to your stuff except you.

Downsizing

Finding a place to live could be a split second decision. If you have prepared and placed all your things into self storage, it’s easier to move into a smaller space. Often times after a divorce, one party will move into a smaller apartment or temporary housing, making space a big issue.

Documents

Divorce is expensive because it’s worth it, or as the saying goes. Keeping your documents safe and secure during your divorce is vital. Often times the other partner will try and gain and advantage by taking documents from one partner and showing their legal counsel. Make sure your documents are protected with a self storage unit.

While self storage cannot help with the emotional part of separation, we can help with the physical aspect. At North Shore Mini Storage, we are here when you need us. You can rest assured knowing your assets are safe with us.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.