Splitting up marital assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are many decisions that have to be settled, including what happens to the house. There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, 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 dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-supported, expert document that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Michigan Appraising, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. MI attorneys as well as accountants rely on our analysis when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's material facts often needs an appraisal to ascertain 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 versed in the techniques and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |