Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us a la mode can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-established, professional document that will hold up in court. a la mode pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the particular needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. UT attorneys and accountants depend on our values when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on 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 submit appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's research frequently requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and all that it takes to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |