![]() Splitting up assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including who gets the house. There are generally two choices when discussing real estate - 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 order an appraisal of the shared real estate.An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, authoritative appraisal document that is defensible during a trial. Amber Rice Appraisal guarantees an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the particular conditions of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us.
Attorneys and accountants in California rely on our opinions when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to ascertain market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and requirements fundamental to perform a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we take on, we keep in mind that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |