Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to get an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-established, expert document that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Doug Dixon, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us. FL attorneys as well as accountants depend on our opinions when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone 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. For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts typically needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and the effort fundamental to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |