Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-supported, expert report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Douglas Gonzalez, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in CA as well as accountants rely on our values when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals handling a divorce, your case's material facts frequently needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and requirements necessary to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We work on lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |