Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are numerous choices to worry about, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it should include a well-established, professional report that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from John S. Porter, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Handling the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in MI and accountants depend on our opinions when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts typically necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what it takes to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |