Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-established, expert value conclusion that can be supported to a judge. The Appraisal Shop guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in PR and accountants depend on our appraisals when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional working with a divorce, your case's material facts often requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what it entails to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we remain cognizant of the fact that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |