Dividing assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are numerous choices to worry about, including what happens to the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to common real estate - 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 South Coast Appraisal can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it needs a well-established, expert report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from South Coast Appraisal, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. RI attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence often necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |