Handling a divorce? The Hawthorne Group has the experience you're looking for.We realize that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless decisions looming, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, 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. Contact us The Hawthorne Group can help if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible in court. The Hawthorne Group pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. TX attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts often requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is essential to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |