Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Cathy Bauer Appraisals, LLC is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it must have a well-established, authoritative document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Cathy Bauer Appraisals, LLC, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We understand how to provide for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in NH and accountants depend on our opinions when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's research often needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the methods and the effort needed to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |