Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the shared residence - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Gloria J Clifton can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it requires a well-established, expert value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Gloria J Clifton, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. GA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and what is essential to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain cognizant of the fact that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |