Spiel Appraisal Services provides residential appraisal support for property owners, family law attorneys on behalf of their clients, fiduciaries, and private clients involved in divorce and equitable distribution matters throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie & Broward Counties.

Led by Paul A. Spiel, SRA, a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with 40 years of experience, the firm prepares clear, well-supported residential appraisal reports for divorce-related matters, including settlement negotiations, property buyout discussions, mediation, litigation support, and court-related assignments.

Paul has completed thousands of residential appraisals, giving clients the benefit of experienced judgment, local market knowledge, and well-supported reporting. Appraisals are prepared to conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Clarifying Residential Property Value During Divorce

Property disputes can be stressful, especially when the value of a home, condominium, vacant lot, or other residential property is uncertain or contested.

A properly prepared appraisal can help clarify market value and provide a reliable basis for review, negotiation, settlement discussions, attorney review, or court-related matters.

In some assignments, the appraisal may be reviewed by attorneys, questioned by another appraiser, used during settlement discussions, or presented in a deposition or courtroom. For that reason, litigation-related appraisal work requires careful attention to the effective date of value, property rights, assignment scope, market support, and reporting requirements.

Each assignment is handled with discretion, confidentiality, and the professional responsibility required in sensitive legal, fiduciary, and property-related matters.

Divorce Appraisal Services May Include

• Divorce and equitable distribution appraisal reports
• Property buyout valuation
• Settlement and mediation support
• Attorney-guided appraisal assignments
• Retrospective date-of-value appraisals 
• Review of another appraisal, broker opinion, or market analysis

• Deposition support and expert witness testimony

• Complex, waterfront, luxury, and estate-style residential properties

Appraisal Reports, Review, and Expert Support

Paul A. Spiel provides expert witness support, deposition support, trial testimony, attorney consultation, and appraisal reporting for divorce-related residential appraisal matters.

Depending on the assignment, support may include a written appraisal report, review of another value opinion, consultation with an attorney or client, preparation for deposition, or testimony regarding the appraisal analysis.

Each assignment begins with a discussion of the property, intended use, intended user, effective date, reporting needs, and whether litigation-related support may be required.

Discuss a Divorce Appraisal

Contact Paul to discuss the property, assignment scope, effective date, intended use, timeline, and whether appraisal review, consultation, deposition support, or expert witness testimony may be needed.