Handling a divorce? Hicks Appraisals has the specific competence for these matters.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-supported, expert report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Hicks Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WV as well as accountants depend on our appraisals when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer dealing with a divorce, your case's research regularly necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and requirements needed to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |