Dividing marital assets?We know that divorce is a painful process. There are countless choices that have to be resolved, including the fate of the shared residence. There are generally two choices when discussing the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, 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 your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it must have a well-established, professional report that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from The Warner Group, 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. WA attorneys and accountants depend on our values when ascertaining 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 We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts regularly necessitates an appraisal to establish 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 comfortable with the processes and all that it entails to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |