Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Melissa Dowdy, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to care for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in AZ as well as accountants depend on our values when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. 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 provide appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's evidence often needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what it entails to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we keep in mind that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |