Involved in a divorce? Norton Appraisals and Consulting Inc. has the experience for these matters.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to common 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 should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, professional document that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Norton Appraisals and Consulting Inc., you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in BC and accountants rely on our opinions when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers representing a client in a divorce, your case's research often 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 procedures and the effort requisite to complete 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 (unfortunately) 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 compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |