![]() Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including who gets the house. There are generally two alternatives regarding the house - 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 should order an appraisal of the common real estate.When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it must have a well-established, professional appraisal document that is defensible in court. Maili Myers, Inc. guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation.
New Mexico attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney handling a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to establish market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what it means to do a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals , and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |