Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices regarding the house - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, expert value conclusion that will hold up in court. Delmarva Appraisal Services, LLC guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in Maryland and accountants rely on our opinions when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional handling a divorce, your case's research frequently necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and what is imperative to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |