Splitting up marital assets?We know that divorce is a painful process. There are countless decisions to worry about, including what to do with the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, expert report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from James W Valentine, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Handling the special needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in PA and accountants depend on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and the effort necessary to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |