Dividing assets?We realize that divorce can be very difficult. There are numerous issues to worry about, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives when discussing common real estate - 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 order an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us Thomas Gootherts can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-supported, professional report that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Thomas Gootherts, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. CA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our values when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer handling a divorce, your case's material facts regularly needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what is vital to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We handle many divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |