Splitting up marital assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are numerous choices to worry about, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-established, expert report that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Janet Barker, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. WA attorneys and accountants depend on our values when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and what it entails to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |