Dividing assets? Divorce can be very difficult. There are numerous issues to worry about, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two options regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the common real estate. An appraisal for the purpose of asset division must have a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that will hold up in court. |