Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to real estate - 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 order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, expert report that is defensible during a trial. Gallagher Appraisal Associates pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the special needs of a divorce situation is common territory for us. MD attorneys as well as accountants depend on our values when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's research regularly requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the procedures and all that it means to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |