![]() Divorce Appraisals in Clay County by Jeffrey R. CookFinalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when discussing 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 should order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-established, expert value conclusion that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Jeffrey R. Cook, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. Attorneys in FL as well as accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's research typically necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what is essential to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We work on lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |