Call Patrick E O'Connor to discuss appraisals regarding Onondaga divorces

Handling a divorce? Patrick E O'Connor has the expertise for these matters.

We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are numerous issues to worry about, including the fate of the home. There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the shared real estate.

An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, expert report that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Patrick E O'Connor, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the special conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us.

Attorneys in NY and accountants rely on our analysis when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements.

For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence regularly needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the procedures and what is imperative to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion.