Splitting up marital assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are many choices looming, including what happens to the house. There are generally two options 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 get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-supported, professional document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from James P Spas & Associates, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the special conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in CA and accountants depend on our analysis when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts typically requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and requirements requisite to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we remain mindful of the fact that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |