![]() Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to the shared residence - 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. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-established, expert report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Jason Hipps, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in LA as well as accountants rely on our analysis when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's evidence frequently requires 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 requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what is imperative to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |