![]() Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, 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 common real estate. Contact us RDM Appraisal LLC can assist if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it must have a well-supported, professional document that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from RDM Appraisal LLC, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. Attorneys in NC as well as accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer handling a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is vital to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |