Divorce Appraisals in the state of CA by West Valley CollegeWe understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are many decisions looming, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be put on the market 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 joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it needs a well-established, expert value conclusion that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from West Valley College, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Taking into account the particular challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. CA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's evidence frequently necessitates an appraisal to determine 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 accustomed to the processes and the effort fundamental to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion.  |