Dividing assets?We know that divorce is never easy. There are numerous issues that have to be finalized, including what happens to the house. There are generally two choices when discussing common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Greater Houston Area Appraisals can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-supported, expert report that is defensible to a judge. Greater Houston Area Appraisals pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. TX attorneys as well as accountants depend on our values when figuring out 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 create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals representing a client in a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and the effort fundamental to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |