Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Code 3 Appraisals, Inc is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it must have a well-established, authoritative report that can be supported to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Code 3 Appraisals, Inc, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in CA and accountants depend on our values when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently requires an appraisal to ascertain 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 purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the techniques and what's requisite to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |