Chattanooga · Southeast TN · Northwest GA

Divorce appraisals · Chattanooga & the surrounding region

An independent value.
A clearer property decision.

Residential appraisals for homeowners and family-law attorneys considering a buyout, sale or property settlement.

Scope, fee and estimated delivery confirmed before work begins.

When the home is part of the conversation.

A home is often one of the largest assets involved in a divorce. Knowing its market value helps give property discussions a researched starting point.

Van Patton develops an independent opinion of value based on the property and relevant market evidence. The assignment begins with a clear understanding of the purpose, the date of value and who will rely on the report.

Support for the decisions ahead

  • A possible buyout: understand the home’s market value as one part of the broader settlement discussion.
  • A possible sale: bring an independent valuation to the pricing conversation.
  • A past date: discuss a retrospective appraisal when your adviser identifies a historical valuation need.

The appraisal is independent of either party’s preferred outcome. Legal terms, ownership interests and settlement decisions remain matters for you and your advisers.

A report you can discuss.

Your written appraisal explains the value conclusion and supporting analysis for the agreed assignment. Van is available to discuss the findings and answer questions about the appraisal.

A little clarity

Questions you may be asking.

Can an appraisal help with a spouse’s buyout?

An appraisal can provide an independent market-value opinion for the home. How that value is used alongside mortgages, ownership interests and other settlement terms is for the parties and their advisers to determine.

Can both parties rely on the same report?

Discuss the client, intended users and intended use before the assignment starts. These are established as part of the engagement; sharing a copy does not automatically make someone an intended user.

Does the appraisal fee include court testimony?

Testimony, depositions and other litigation services require a separate discussion of scope, availability and fees. Do not assume those services are included in a standard appraisal.

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