Dividing assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are many decisions that have to be resolved, including what happens to the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to the house - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, 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 Goddard Appraisal Services, LLC can help if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-established, professional report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Goddard Appraisal Services, LLC, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the particular challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in WV as well as accountants rely on our opinions when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts often needs an appraisal to ascertain 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're accustomed to the methods and what's needed to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |