By Eagle Home Appraisal Birmingham
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Responsibility for paying for a divorce appraisal depends on the arrangement and instructions in the particular matter. Confirm payment responsibility before ordering the report.
Typical Ways Appraisal Costs Are Paid
- If considering a shared appraisal, agree who will engage the provider, who will receive the report and how the fee will be paid.
Negotiating Who Pays
- Discuss the payment arrangement with your attorney, including any proposed sharing or later reimbursement. Record the arrangement clearly.
- If the parties disagree about who should order or pay for the work, ask their attorneys how to resolve the question before engaging the appraiser.
Practical Tips
- Get a written estimate from the appraiser and clarify whether the fee will be flat or hourly so both sides understand the potential cost.
- Put the agreed payment arrangement in writing, including who is responsible for the invoice and any separately agreed reimbursement.
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