Splitting up marital assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are many decisions to worry about, including the status of the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to real estate - 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 order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-supported, professional report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Dargon Associates, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. Attorneys in MA and accountants depend on our opinions when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence frequently needs an appraisal to determine 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 are familiar with the techniques and what is essential to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |