If you are working through a divorce, choose Michael Stratton to provide an accurate value of the common residence.We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are many choices that have to be finalized, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two options when discussing the house - 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 would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, authoritative document that can be supported to a judge. Michael Stratton pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the special needs of a divorce situation is common territory for us. Attorneys in CA and accountants depend on our values when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's evidence frequently requires an appraisal to ascertain 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 processes and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |