![]() Divorce Appraisals in the state of PA by Mary E. CreightonWe understand that divorce is a painful process. There are numerous choices that have to be finalized, including the fate of the shared residence. There are generally two choices when it comes to the house - 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 get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-established, authoritative document that will hold up to a judge. Mary E. Creighton pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the special challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. PA attorneys and accountants depend on our opinions when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney handling a divorce, your case's material facts typically needs 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 are familiar with the processes and all that it means to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |