Involved in a divorce? Touchet Appraisal Firm has the experience you're looking for.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding 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 get an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it should include a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Touchet Appraisal Firm pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in LA and accountants depend on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's research regularly requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what is imperative to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |