![]() Splitting up marital assets?We understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are many decisions that have to be finalized, including the status of the house. There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - 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 should order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it should include a well-established, professional value conclusion that can be supported during a trial. @ Appraisal pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the special challenges of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. AZ attorneys as well as accountants depend on our analysis when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports 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. A lot of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |