Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it must have a well-established, expert document that can be supported during a trial. Neville + Mercado Associates pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in OR as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts regularly needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is imperative to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain cognizant of the fact that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |