Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the house - it can be put up for sale 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 order an appraisal of the joint real estate. 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 a divorce settlement, it should include a well-supported, professional report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Tom Clymore, Appraiser, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in UT as well as accountants depend on our analysis when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's material facts typically requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the processes and what is essential to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |