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Divorce and separation appraisals
When real estate is marital property, the parties or the court usually need a credible value to divide it. Scott D. Kelley, Kentucky Certified General Appraiser #4265 (appraising since 2006) provides independent appraisals of homes, farms, land and other real estate for divorce and separation.
An independent value for both sides
An independent appraisal gives both sides one supportable number and can be updated if the case runs long. The appraiser is not an advocate for either party. The report explains the comparable sales and adjustments so attorneys, mediators or the court can follow the analysis. Do I need an appraisal for a divorce in Kentucky?
Current or past effective dates
Most divorce appraisals report current market value, but some cases need a value as of an earlier date. The effective date is set by the parties, their attorneys or the court, and the appraisal uses sales from around that date (how retrospective appraisals work).
Farms, land and rural homes
Marital property in western Kentucky often includes acreage, outbuildings or a farm operation. Scott D. Kelley's Certified General credential covers all property types (farm and land appraisals).
What to send
- The property address or PVA parcel number and the deed
- The effective date required, if it is not today
- Contact information for access to the property
- The name of the attorney or mediator involved, if any
We keep assignment information confidential as USPAP requires. We do not give legal advice.
Counties served
Hopkins · Webster · Henderson · Union · Livingston · Marshall · Lyon · Trigg · Christian · Todd · Logan · Warren · Muhlenberg · Ohio · Daviess · McLean · Hancock · Caldwell · Crittenden
How to order
Call 270-667-4216 (Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CT), email admin@tradewaterrealty.com or use the appraisal order form with the property address, county, purpose and any deadline. We quote the fee for your assignment before any work starts. Office: 114 N Broadway Ave, Providence, KY 42450.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appraisal for a divorce in Kentucky?
When real estate is marital property, the parties or the court usually need a credible value to divide it. An independent appraisal gives both sides one supportable number.
Will the appraiser take my side?
No. The appraiser is not an advocate for either party and develops an independent opinion of market value.
Can the appraisal be updated if the case takes a long time?
Yes. An appraisal can be updated to a later effective date if the case runs long.
Can you value the property as of the date of separation?
If the parties, their attorneys or the court need a value as of an earlier date, a retrospective appraisal can report market value as of that date.
General information, not legal, tax or lending advice, and not an appraisal of any property.