Dividing marital assets?We know that divorce is a painful process. There are countless decisions looming, including what's going to happen to the house. There are generally two choices when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Maria Hopkins Associates can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-established, professional document that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Maria Hopkins Associates, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the particular challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. MA attorneys as well as accountants depend on our appraisals when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys handling a divorce, your case's evidence frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |