Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless choices looming, including the status of the home. There are generally two options regarding common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, 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 Joseph Mier & Associates can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division must have a well-supported, expert document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Joseph Mier & Associates, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in LA as well as accountants depend on our opinions when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys dealing with a divorce, your case's evidence typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and the effort requisite to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |