Splitting up marital assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are countless choices to worry about, including what happens to the home. There are generally two options when it comes to 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 would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Hines Appraisals, Inc. can help if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-established, expert document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Hines Appraisals, Inc., you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the special needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in VA and accountants rely on our appraisals 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 We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's research often needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the methods and what is vital to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |