Divorce & Matrimonial Home Appraisals in Calgary
What separating spouses in Calgary need to know about ordering an independent appraisal — joint vs. individual appraisers, effective dates, and documentation.
Family law matters in Alberta routinely require an indepe…
Family law matters in Alberta routinely require an independent appraisal of the matrimonial home. In Calgary, matrimonial reports are typically delivered as narrative reports suitable for mediation, arbitration, or Alberta court proceedings.
Parties can agree to a single joint appraiser (less
Parties can agree to a single joint appraiser (less expensive, faster, requires consent on instructions) or each retain their own. Joint appraisals are common in Calgary where both spouses are represented.
Effective date is the critical scope question
Effective date is the critical scope question. In some provinces family law uses date of separation; in others, current value is used. Confirm with counsel before ordering — a wrong effective date invalidates the report.
Typical Calgary scope
Typical Calgary scope: full interior/exterior inspection, sales comparison approach with adjustments, and reconciliation in a narrative format. Turnaround for a matrimonial narrative is generally 6–12 business days.
This article is general information for Calgary readers and
This article is general information for Calgary readers and is not legal advice. Retain a family law lawyer in Alberta before relying on any appraisal.
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