Dividing marital assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices regarding the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, authoritative document that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Lane Pritchard, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. VA attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the processes and what's requisite to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |