Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding the shared residence - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-established, professional value conclusion that can be supported in court. Lake Martin Appraisals, LLC guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Through experience and education, we've learned how to care for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. AL attorneys and accountants depend 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 accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and all that it takes to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |