Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to common 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 should order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Riopel Appraisals is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Riopel Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Taking into account the particular challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. KS attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's research often needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and the effort fundamental to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |