Moving is always challenging, but it can be particularly stressful if the move is as a result of a divorce. To help ease the emotional and physical strain, here are a few important first steps you can take to ensure a smooth transition into the next chapter.
Create a Moving Checklist & Timeline
During a time when you may already be feeling overwhelmed, a moving checklist allows you to break down the process into smaller, easier to manage tasks – such as packing specific rooms, notifying utility companies, and updating your address. This reduces anxiety and helps keep you organized.
Likewise, a moving timeline can help keep you on schedule. When creating your timeline, determine the move date, and work backward to set milestones for sorting and packing. If possible, start planning 6-8 weeks before the move date, to avoid feeling rushed.
Sort & Declutter Belongings
Unlike most moves, the items in your home will need to be divided when moving after a divorce. This process typically starts by creating an inventory list of your home’s items and negotiating with your ex-spouse – using a mediator or attorneys, if necessary – to determine who is keeping what.
This is also an excellent time to declutter and purge. Consider sorting belongings into keep, sell, donate and discard piles, but be cautious about immediately tossing anything of sentimental value. Instead, place photos and mementos in a labeled box that you can revisit when emotions have settled.
Hire a Moving Company
As most divorce attorneys will advise you, hiring a moving company is a must to minimize emotional stress, physical exhaustion, and logistical challenges during a difficult life transition. As impartial third parties, professional movers eliminate the potential for tense interactions with an ex-spouse, family members or friends during the moving process.
Movers are also incredibly fast and efficient, ensuring a quick transition and allowing you to focus on your emotional well-being and setting up your new life, instead of worrying about how you’re going to transport your belongings.
Get a Quote for Post-Divorce Moving Services in Saratoga, Queensbury, Lake George
If you are going through a divorce and planning to move out, the professional and compassionate team of movers at Frontrunner Moving Company can help you make the transition. We offer moving services across Saratoga, Lake George, Queensbury and Glens Falls, and can accommodate last-minute moves, as well as long distance and out-of-state moves. We also offer packing services and junk removal.
To get a free quote for moving services in Saratoga, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George and the surrounding area, call (518) 832-0310 or contact us online.