If you are handling a divorce, choose Lisa Hockman to provide an accurate value of residence to be divided.We know that divorce is never easy. There are countless issues that have to be settled, including what's going to happen to the house. There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Lisa Hockman can assist if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it should include a well-supported, professional report that is defensible to a judge. Lisa Hockman pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the special challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in VA and accountants rely on our values when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed 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 typically requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is imperative to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |