![]() Dividing marital assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence.An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, professional value conclusion that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Tanya K. Birren, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We understand how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation.
Florida attorneys as well as accountants depend on our analysis when calculating what real estate is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to determine market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the processes and what it takes to complete a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle, we remain cognizant of the fact that they need to be handled prudently. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |