Dividing assets?We know that divorce is never easy. There are many decisions that have to be finalized, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the house - 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 would find it in their best interest to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it must have a well-supported, expert value conclusion that will hold up during a trial. Coughlin Appraisers pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. MA attorneys and accountants rely on our values when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We provide appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer handling a divorce, your case's material facts typically needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the techniques and all that it entails to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we remain conscious of the fact that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |