Dividing assets?We know that divorce is never easy. There are numerous decisions that have to be finalized, including what happens to the home. There are generally two choices when discussing the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, 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 Appraisal Works, Inc. can assist if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it should include a well-supported, authoritative document that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Appraisal Works, Inc., you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the special needs of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. NC attorneys as well as accountants depend on our values when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer dealing with a divorce, your case's evidence frequently needs 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 requested the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |