Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when discussing common 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 find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, professional document that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from SCOTT GALLAGHER, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. CT attorneys and accountants rely on our values when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional working with a divorce, your case's material facts typically requires an appraisal to establish fair 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 ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and what's necessary to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we remain mindful of the fact that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |