Dividing assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless issues that have to be finalized, including the status of the house. There are generally two choices when discussing common real estate - it can be put on the market 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 if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-established, expert document that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from IMA Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the particular challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. CT attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals 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 can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney handling a divorce, your case's research regularly 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 experienced with the procedures and what is imperative to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |