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Divorce Appraisals in the state of CA by Stephen McELyea

We know that divorce is a painful process. There are many issues to worry about, including what to do with the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the common real estate.

Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets.

When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it must have a well-supported, authoritative report that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Stephen McELyea, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation.

Attorneys in CA as well as accountants depend on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements.

As a legal professional working with a divorce, your case's material facts regularly requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the methods and requirements necessary to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion.