Handling a divorce? West Michigan Appraisers has the specific competence you're looking for.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-established, professional document that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from West Michigan Appraisers, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in MI as well as accountants rely on our analysis when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts often necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and requirements fundamental to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |