Splitting up assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are countless choices that have to be settled, including what's going to happen to the house. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to real estate - it can be sold 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 joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-established, authoritative report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Barnes Appraisal Company, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in OK and accountants rely on our values when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a lot 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. For attorneys handling a divorce, your case's material facts regularly needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the methods and requirements mandatory to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |