Splitting up assets?We know that divorce is never easy. There are many decisions that have to be settled, including what to do with the house. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to 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 be wise to commission an appraisal of the residence.When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it needs a well-established, professional appraisal document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Kirkpatrick Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Handling the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us.
Attorneys and accountants in Indiana rely on our analysis when ascertaining what real estate is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's evidence regularly requires an appraisal to establish market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and what is essential to perform a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform, we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |