Dividing marital assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are countless decisions to worry about, including what happens to the home. There are generally two options when it comes to the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us Secure Appraisal is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible in court. Secure Appraisal guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the particular conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. MI attorneys and accountants rely on our appraisals when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and all that it entails to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |