Dividing assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are numerous issues to worry about, including the fate of the home. There are generally two alternatives when discussing common 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 find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us Bodine Appraisal Services is at your service if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-supported, professional document that is defensible during a trial. Bodine Appraisal Services pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the particular challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in Texas and accountants rely on our values when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts regularly requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're accustomed to the methods and what it entails to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We handle 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, ensuring the utmost discretion. |