Handling a divorce? Ascension Appraisal has the experience you're looking for.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding the house - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal must have a well-supported, expert value conclusion that can be supported during a trial. Ascension Appraisal guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. MA attorneys as well as accountants depend on our opinions when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers representing a client in a divorce, your case's research typically requires 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 purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what is vital to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals 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 binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |