Dividing marital assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are countless issues to worry about, including the fate of the home. There are generally two choices when discussing 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 be wise to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Smith Appraisal Services is at your service if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Smith Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us. Attorneys in GA and accountants depend on our values when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney handling a divorce, your case's evidence often necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and requirements fundamental to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |