![]() Divorce Appraisals in the state of CA by Kevin LawrenceDivorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to real estate - it can be sold 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 residence. Contact us Kevin Lawrence can assist if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-supported, authoritative document that is defensible in court. Kevin Lawrence pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. CA attorneys and accountants depend on our values when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We provide appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's research often necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what it means to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |