![]() Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are numerous issues that have to be settled, including what happens to the home. There are generally two options regarding the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-established, authoritative report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Northern Arizona Appraisal, Inc., you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in AZ and accountants depend on our appraisals when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the methods and what it means to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and 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, ensuring the utmost discretion. |