Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - it can be sold 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 get an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-established, professional report that will hold up in court. Bridge to Bridge Appraisers pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. CA attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what's necessary to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |