Divorce & marital dissolution

Overview

In a divorce, the marital home is often the largest single asset. An impartial appraisal gives both parties — and the court — a defensible number for equitable distribution, a buyout, or mediation.

We accept a joint engagement (both parties) or a single-party engagement, and the report is prepared to the same USPAP standard either way. Neutrality is the point: the number has to be one everyone can stand behind.

When to use it

Equitable distribution and property settlement
Buyout of one spouse's interest
Mediation and settlement negotiation
Court testimony, when the assignment calls for it

What's included

Neutral, USPAP-compliant appraisal report
Current (or specified-date) comparable analysis
Interior inspection, or desktop / drive-by when needed
Signed certification; testimony available on request

What we'll need for the engagement letter

Effective date of value (current, or a specified date)
Retaining party or attorney
Intended use — settlement or litigation
Whether the engagement is joint or single-party

Questions

When the assignment calls for it, yes — the report is prepared to be defensible, and testimony can be scoped into the engagement.

Yes. A joint engagement is common and keeps costs down; we remain neutral to both parties regardless.

Usually current market value, though courts sometimes specify a particular date such as the date of separation or filing. Tell us and we'll value accordingly.