Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - 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 find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Lisa Tirpak, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We understand how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. MD attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys handling 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 may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and what it takes to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |