Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to get an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us Cantus Appraisal Services can assist if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-established, authoritative report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Cantus Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. VT attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's research frequently requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the procedures and requirements requisite to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We handle many divorce appraisals 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. |