![]() Splitting up marital assets?We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are many decisions looming, including the fate of 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 if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-supported, authoritative document that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Greater Orlando Appraisal Assoc., Inc., you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Handling the special needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in FL as well as accountants depend on our values when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's research often necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and the effort necessary to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |