![]() Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless issues that have to be settled, including what happens to the home. There are generally two options when discussing common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Erica Dunn Appraisals is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that can be supported in court. Erica Dunn Appraisals pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the special needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in OR and accountants rely on our values when figuring out 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 standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional representing a client in a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to determine 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 versed in the procedures and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform 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 means the highest amount of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |