![]() Handling a divorce? O'Brien Appraisal Group has the specific competence you need.Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options 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 be wise to order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it must have a well-established, expert report that is defensible to a judge. O'Brien Appraisal Group pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to care for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. VA attorneys as well as accountants depend on our analysis when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals handling a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |