Dividing assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when discussing the shared residence - 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 get an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-established, expert document that is defensible during a trial. Skinner Appraisals pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in CA as well as accountants rely on our analysis when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with 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 purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |