![]() Divorce Appraisals in the state of Texas by Cookus EnterprisesFinalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including who gets the house. There are generally two choices when discussing real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the common real estate.When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-supported, authoritative report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Cookus Enterprises, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the prickly needs of a divorce situation.
Texas attorneys and accountants rely on our values when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to determine market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what is essential to develop a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we take on, we remain mindful of the fact that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |