![]() Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing common real estate - it can be put up for sale 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 for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-established, professional value conclusion that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Stephen DeBell, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the particular needs of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us. CO attorneys as well as accountants depend on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have an abundance 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 legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain conscious of the fact that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |