![]() Splitting up assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are many choices that have to be finalized, including the status of the house. There are generally two options when it comes to real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-established, professional report that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Dirigo Valuation, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the particular challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. ME attorneys and accountants rely on our values when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional working with a divorce, your case's material facts often needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and what's fundamental to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain conscious of the fact that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |