Dividing marital assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are many choices to worry about, including what's going to happen to the house. There are generally two choices when it comes to the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it should include a well-supported, authoritative document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Cheryl Johnston-Dwyer, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. CA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. 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 provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts regularly necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and all that it means to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |