Dividing marital assets?We know that divorce is a painful process. There are countless choices looming, including what happens to the shared residence. There are generally two options when it comes to the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us Lawrence McGuire is at your service if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-supported, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Lawrence McGuire, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in VA and accountants rely on our analysis when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. 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 create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and what is essential to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |