Splitting up assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are many issues to worry about, including what's going to happen to the house. There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, 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 your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-established, expert document that will hold up in court. Martins Appraisals pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in MD and accountants rely on our appraisals when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a lot 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 documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's research often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and what's needed to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |