![]() Divorce Appraisals in La Porte County by Dattilo Appraisal & Realty ServicesWe understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are numerous decisions looming, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two choices regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the joint real estate.When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it requires a well-established, professional appraisal document that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Dattilo Appraisal & Realty Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation.
Attorneys as well as accountants in Indiana rely on our values when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to ascertain market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements requisite to do a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do, we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |