Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. Douglas Appraisals guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Taking into account the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us. Attorneys in AR as well as accountants depend on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney handling a divorce, your case's research frequently needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and what it means to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |