Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are countless decisions to worry about, including what to do with the house. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - 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 find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the shared real estate.An appraisal for the purpose of asset division should include a well-supported, authoritative report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Antietam Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Through experience and education, we've learned how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation.
Maryland attorneys and accountants depend on our values when calculating what real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. 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. As an attorney handling a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to ascertain market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what's fundamental to develop a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do, we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |