Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when discussing real estate - 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 commission an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it needs a well-supported, expert document that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Whicker Appraisals Inc., you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. TN attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional handling a divorce, your case's evidence regularly needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what it entails to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle 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, ensuring the utmost discretion. |