Involved in a divorce? Downes and Associates Inc has the specific competence for these matters.We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are countless issues to worry about, including the fate of the shared residence. There are generally two options when discussing 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 should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it must have a well-supported, expert report that can be supported to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Downes and Associates Inc, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the particular conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. IA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our analysis when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and what it means to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we keep in mind that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |