Divorce Appraisals in the state of ME by Varnum Appraisal ServicesWe know that divorce is never easy. There are numerous issues to worry about, including what to do with the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives when discussing 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 would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it should include a well-established, authoritative document that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Varnum Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in ME as well as accountants depend on our appraisals when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |