Splitting up assets?We understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are numerous issues to worry about, including what to do with the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to 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 would be wise to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Skinner Appraisals can help if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Skinner Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the particular conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in CA as well as accountants depend on our values when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional handling a divorce, your case's evidence frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the techniques and what's fundamental to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |