Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are numerous choices to worry about, including what to do with the house. There are generally two choices when discussing the house - 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 commission an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us Bodine Appraisal Services can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-established, authoritative report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Bodine Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in Texas and accountants rely on our analysis when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts often needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the processes and what's requisite to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. We work on lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |