Divorce appraisal

Dividing property means agreeing on what it is worth. An independent appraisal gives both sides one number built from market evidence rather than two numbers built from wishful thinking.

The appraiser does not work for whoever pays

USPAP requires an appraiser to be independent, impartial, and objective. That obligation does not change based on who wrote the check or who made the call. If a value is not supportable, it does not get written, whatever the client hoped for.

Choosing the effective date

In equitable distribution the relevant date is often the date of separation rather than today, which makes it a retrospective assignment. Values move. Get the date right at the start, because changing it later means a new appraisal, not an amended one.

Retained by one side, or by both

Either works. A jointly retained appraiser is usually cheaper and settles faster, because there is nothing for the other side to attack. When counsel prefers separate appraisers, the report is written knowing it will be reviewed by an opposing expert.

Testimony

Deposition and trial testimony are available on these assignments. Say up front whether testimony is likely, because it changes the scope of work and the record we keep.

Talk it through

Call 984-360-8050 or email claude@globalappraisal.net with the property address, the effective date you need, and whether you are retaining jointly or separately.