Splitting up marital assets?We know that divorce is a painful process. There are many choices that have to be finalized, including the fate of the home. There are generally two choices when discussing the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get 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 divorce settlement, it needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Hometown Appraising, LLC, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the special conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in AZ as well as accountants rely on our values when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. 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 submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer handling a divorce, your case's research often needs 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 purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and what's fundamental to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |