Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, 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 shared real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, professional value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Blue Ridge Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. Attorneys in VA and accountants depend on our opinions when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the procedures and the effort fundamental to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |