Dividing marital assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are numerous choices to worry about, including what's going to happen to the shared residence. There are generally two options regarding the shared residence - it can be sold 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 your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-established, authoritative document that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Appalachian Mountain Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in GA as well as accountants depend on our appraisals when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts typically needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what's requisite to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |