Dividing assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-supported, expert report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Maria Hopkins Associates, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. MA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create 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 regularly necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what's needed 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 require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |