![]() Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are countless issues looming, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two alternatives regarding the house - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, professional report that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the particular needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. CA attorneys and accountants depend on our opinions when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional representing a client in a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and requirements mandatory to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we remain conscious of the fact that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |