Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are countless choices to worry about, including what's going to happen to the shared residence. There are generally two choices when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-established, professional document that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Touchstone Appraisal, LLC, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to care for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence frequently needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the procedures and requirements necessary to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |