What you owned before marriage isn't automatically obvious when marriage ends.
Know what's yours. Document what matters.
Squared Away provides timestamped documentation of your belongings — photos, values, and dates that establish a clear record when clarity matters most.
Documentation isn't distrust. It's diligence.
When "mine" and "ours" need to be separated
Divorce is hard enough without fighting over who owned what. But without documentation, that's often what happens.
- Pre-marital assets require proof they existed before marriage
- "I brought that into the relationship" is a claim, not evidence
- High-value items become contested without documentation
- Shared purchases blur the lines of individual ownership
- Memory fades — and memories conflict
“My grandmother's jewelry became a point of contention because I couldn't prove it was mine before we got married. I knew it was. Proving it was different.”
Timestamps don't argue. Documentation doesn't forget.
Squared Away creates a timestamped record of your belongings — when items were documented, what they looked like, and what they were worth. It's not about distrust. It's about clarity.
Timestamped entries
Every item is recorded with a date. Documentation created before marriage is clearly pre-marital.
Photo evidence
Visual proof of what exists, its condition, and its presence in your possession.
Valuation records
Purchase prices, appraisals, and estimated values. What things were worth when documented.
Audit trail
A history of when items were added, reviewed, and verified. Evidence of ongoing documentation.
Features for Asset Documentation
| Feature | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Timestamped Entries | Proof of when items were documented |
| Photo Documentation | Visual evidence of possession |
| Valuation Records | Worth at time of documentation |
| Receipt/Proof Storage | Purchase documentation attached to items |
| Audit History | Record of ongoing verification |
| Location Tracking | Where items are stored |
| Export Reports | Documentation for legal proceedings |
| Cloud Backup | Secure, accessible, tamper-evident |
When to Document
Before marriage
Document what you own before you combine households. It takes a few hours and provides years of clarity. This isn't pessimism — it's the same logic as a prenuptial agreement.
During marriage
Keep your inventory current. Document gifts, inheritances, and personal purchases as they happen. Maintain the record.
During separation
If you haven't documented before, start now. Capture current state, locations, and values. Some documentation is better than none.
After separation
Track what remains with you, what was divided, and what the final state looks like. Maintain records for your own clarity.
This isn't about expecting the worst.
Most marriages don't end in divorce. But some do. And the people who come through separation with less conflict are often the ones who had clarity from the start.
Documenting your belongings isn't a sign of distrust. It's practical preparation — like insurance, like a will, like any other responsible planning.
If your relationship is strong, documentation costs you nothing but a few hours.
If your relationship ever changes, documentation could save you months of conflict.
What customers say
“I documented everything before we separated. When questions came up about what was mine before the marriage, I had timestamps and photos. There was nothing to argue about — the record was clear.”— Anonymous user
Related Use Cases
Clarity today prevents conflict tomorrow.
Document what you own. Establish the record. Protect yourself with proof.
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