Divorce Commercial Appraisals
When commercial real estate is part of a marital estate, an independent valuation helps the parties, counsel, and the court divide assets fairly. We provide defensible appraisals for divorce settlement, mediation, and litigation.
A divorce appraisal values commercial real estate that is part of a marital estate, to support the division of property between spouses. It is an appraisal assignment, and the definition of value and effective date are set by the marital dissolution context—often a current market value as of a date determined by the proceeding or agreement. The deliverable is an appraisal report with a supported value conclusion.
We provide an independent, neutral opinion; we do not advocate for one spouse, advise on settlement strategy, or guarantee a particular division. The legal and financial decisions are counsel's and the parties'. We coordinate with counsel on the value definition and date the proceeding requires.
When Clients Need This Service
Spouses and their attorneys request divorce appraisals when commercial real estate—owned directly or through an entity—must be valued to divide the marital estate. Mediators use them to support negotiation, and courts may require them for contested matters.
For example, a couple that owns a commercial building through an LLC may need the property's value to divide the marital interest. One spouse may keep the property and buy out the other's share, or the property may be sold. In each case, an independent appraisal gives both sides—and the court—a credible figure to work from.
What the Analysis Considers
The factors relevant to this assignment vary with the property and the question being asked. Depending on the agreed scope, the analysis may consider:
- The definition of value and effective date the proceeding requires, confirmed with counsel
- Whether the property or a marital interest in an entity is the subject
- Current market value based on comparable sales, income, and cost evidence
- Leases, occupancy, and operating expenses for income property
- Any separate-property claims, contributions, or tracing issues, as counsel directs
- Debt and encumbrances affecting the net value
- Whether a current or retrospective value is required
Not every assignment applies all three valuation approaches. The approaches used depend on the property type, available data, and the assignment's intended use.
Documents & Information That May Help
Providing the following can streamline an assignment, but not every item is required to begin. We can discuss what is available during the initial call.
The value definition and effective date
From counsel
Property address and ownership documents
Current rent roll, leases, and operating statements
Debt and lien information
Any separate-property or tracing documentation
As counsel directs
How the Engagement Works
Every engagement begins with a conversation so the scope, fee, and timing fit the property and the question you need answered. A typical engagement moves through these stages:
Initial discussion
We learn the property, the marital interest, and the value question counsel needs answered.
Scope confirmation
We confirm the definition of value, effective date, report format, fee, and timing.
Information collection
We gather ownership, lease, and financial documents relevant to the valuation.
Inspection & research
We inspect the property and research market evidence for the required date.
Analysis & delivery
We conclude value and deliver the report for use in settlement, mediation, or litigation.
Scope, fees, and timing depend on the property type, assignment complexity, and the report format the client or intended user requires. We confirm these in writing before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service.
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