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Definition Appreciated Value - the increase in the fair market value of an asset since the time it was acquired.

Application in Divorce Appreciated value can apply to almost any asset in a divorce.

Most homes given reasonable care and maintenance appreciate in value, so at the time of divorce the value the home has appreciated during the marriage is recognized and typically divided.

A business is another good example of an asset that will appreciate in value over time.

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You Will "Appreciate It" When You Find It
The appreciated value of an asset can be easily forgotten or intentionally missed, which is why it is very important in the information-gathering phase of your divorce to make sure you have furnished as much financial information to your lawyer as possible. A divorce lawyer is trained to recognize what types of assets will appreciate and how to uncover hidden value and if needed to a lawyer will consult will a forensic accountant for help.

Contributed on 4/18/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Property Valuations (Applicable in All States)
Recognizing Appreciated or Depreciated Value
Retirement accounts, stock options, and securities often either appreciate or depreciate in value over time and tracking the appreciation or depreciation of these types of assets can be quite burdensome. Hiring a trained professional to provide some type of tracking report is highly advisable.

Contributed on 4/18/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Property Valuations (Applicable in All States)

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