Dividing marital assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are countless issues that have to be finalized, including what happens to the house. There are generally two alternatives regarding the house - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-supported, authoritative document that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from DRM Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in CO as well as accountants depend on our appraisals when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the methods and what is vital to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) 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, resulting in the utmost discretion. |