Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-established, expert value conclusion that will hold up in court. Clearly Appraisals, LLC guarantees the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Handling the special challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in AR as well as accountants rely on our values when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer dealing with a divorce, your case's research often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and what is essential to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |