Dividing marital assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless decisions to worry about, including what happens to the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - 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 common real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-established, expert document that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Hill Appraisal, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. AL attorneys as well as accountants rely on our opinions when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys working with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what is elementary to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we keep in mind that they require prudence with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |