Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are numerous decisions looming, including what to do with the home. There are generally two choices 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 should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Stephen Crowell can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it should include a well-supported, authoritative value conclusion that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Stephen Crowell, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to handle the prickly needs of a divorce situation. TX attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and what's mandatory to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we keep in mind that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |