Divorce
Horse appraisal for divorce.
When a marriage ends, the horses usually matter to both people, and they still have to be valued like any other asset.
Who reads it
Opposing counsel, and a judge who has probably never valued a horse. Everything in the report has to be explainable to someone outside the sport.
Standard of value
Fair market value at the date the court sets, which is not always the date you expect. In a community property state the marital share is usually split evenly, so the figure carries the whole argument.
What you get
- An independent written appraisal
- Plain English methodology a judge can follow
- Comparables that survive cross examination
- Testimony if the matter goes that far
What to have ready
- The valuation date your attorney is working to
- Purchase records and who paid
- Board, training, and show expenses
- Registration papers and current show record
Fees and turnaround
Fees run [FEE]. Turnaround runs [TURNAROUND] from the day the last document lands. Rush work is [RUSH].
Other purposes
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