Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices regarding the shared residence - 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 residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, professional document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Barnstable/Plymouth Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. MA attorneys and accountants rely on our values when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to determine 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 procedures and what it means to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals 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, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |